Man arrested in Dundee in missing inquiry into mum and two children
Troon Avenue in the Ardler area of the city has been sealed of since yesterday.
Last updated 8th Mar 2021
A man's been arrested in Dundee in connection with the disappearance of a woman and her child from South Gloucestershire.
Troon Avenue in the Ardler area of the city has been sealed off since yesterday.
A 25-year-old woman and her child were last seen at an address down south last month, and were reported missing on 1 March.
Officers have now confirmed a 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with Bennylyn Burke's disappearance.
Detective Superintendent Graeme Mackie of Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team (MIT) said: “Officers in Dundee attended a property on Troon Avenue around 3.20pm on Friday, 5 March, 2021, as part of an enquiry into a missing 25-year-old woman, Bennylyn Burke, and two children from South Gloucestershire.
“As a result, a 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this and enquiries are ongoing.
"Bennylyn’s next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by colleagues in Avon and Somerset Police.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days and we thank the local community for their cooperation at this time.
"Anyone with concerns or information can speak to a local officer or call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident 1434 of 5 March, 2021.”