A SECOND man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a mother’s remains were discovered following a wildfire in London.
Joanne Sheen, 44, was travelling from Fareham to her home city of , Hampshire, when she vanished on December 2019.
The last known sighting was on December 5, when she travelled from Fareham to Southampton by train with a friend.
She was reported missing by her family in February 2020.
Police have now re-arrested a 56-year-old man from Southampton on suspicion of murder.
This comes after the arrest of another 56-year-old man from Southampton on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.
The second man has since been released on bail with conditions, pending further enquiries.
It comes after a in West London on August 12, with cops racing to identify them.
A fresh probe was launched after the finding, with Hampshire Police confirming earlier this week the bones belong to Jo.
Five people were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder her in 2020, but were released with no further action.
Detective Chief Inspector Toby Elcock, from the Major Crime Team, said: “This is a significant development in what has been a long and complex investigation and provides us with several new lines of enquiry, which we are exploring with our dedicated team.
“While this tragic discovery is not the outcome Joanne’s family, or any of us, had hoped for, we hope the identification of her remains can at least begin to provide some answers after many years of uncertainty.
“Throughout this investigation, Joanne’s family have shown tremendous strength and dignity in the face of unimaginable circumstances, and our thoughts remain with them at this incredibly difficult time.
“As our investigation progresses, we remain committed to establishing exactly what happened to Joanne and ensuring that those responsible are held accountable.”
Police have asked for anyone with information to get in touch with the reference 44200068330, or call Crimestoppers anonymously.
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