Jamie Gilbey: Man arrested on suspicion of murder as police search south London lake

Jamie Gilbey
Metropolitan Police
Josh Salisbury3 March 2022
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Police investigating the disappearance of Jamie Gilbey have arrested a man on suspicion of murder on Thursday.

The man, 24, has been taken to a south London police station where he remains in custody.

Mr Gilbey, from Crystal Palace, had been the subject of a missing person’s appeal and he was last seen on January 27.

Officers were continuing to search the South Norwood Lakes in Croydon on Thursday.

The police have urged anyone who may have been fishing or using the path around the lakes to get in contact if they saw anything suspicious.

They also want to hear from anyone who saw any suspicious activity on roads near the lake in nearby Auckland Road, Sylvan Road and Woodvale Avenue.

Shortly before 2pm on Sunday, police on patrol discovered a “number of suspicious items” near Love Lane in South Norwood which have been sent off for further analysis.

South Norwood Country Park
Barney Davis

As part of their inquiries, detectives believe Mr Gilbey, 20, has come to harm and a murder investigation has begun.

Mr Gilbey’s family have been informed of the development and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Police ask anyone with information to contact the homicide team on 020 8721 4622. To remain 100% anonymous contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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