Detectives probing the disappearance of a teenage boy who went lacking nearly 15 years in the past have arrested two males on suspicion of kidnap and human trafficking.
Andrew Gosden vanished from Doncaster in September 2007 aged 14 and the thriller surrounding his disappearance has been one of the high-profile instances of the final 20 years.
The straight-A scholar was final seen on CCTV at King’s Cross in September 2007, however his cause for heading to the capital and his whereabouts since stay a thriller.
Now, detectives have confirmed they arrested two males, assisted by officers from the Metropolitan Police, on Wednesday, December 8.
South Yorkshire Police stated a 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of kidnap, human trafficking and the possession of indecent pictures of youngsters.
And a 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of kidnap and human trafficking.
Each have now been launched below investigation whereas enquiries proceed.
Andrew Gosden (pictured) was simply 14 when he vanished after he left his home in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, withdrew £200 and acquired a one-way ticket to London
Kevin Gosden (proper) and spouse Glenys (left), have commissioned their very own searches through the years in a bid to seek out Andrew
The straight-A scholar was final seen on CCTV at King’s Cross in September 2007, however his cause for heading to the capital and his whereabouts have remained a thriller
An announcement issued on behalf of Andrew Gosden’s household stated on Twitter: ‘It’s a tough time for Andrew’s household who presently know not more than what’s written within the article.
‘Police investigations shall be ongoing for fairly some time & we respectfully ask you to offer them your assist and consideration while this takes place.
Andrew, who could be 28 now, disappeared on September 14, 2007.
He left his dwelling within the Balby space of Doncaster on September 14 and was seen heading down Littlemoor Lane, in the direction of Westfield Park, at round 8.30am.
Round an hour later, he withdrew £200 from his checking account and boarded a London-bound practice at Doncaster station.
Andrew was captured on CCTV at Kings Cross station at round 11.20am the identical day.
That was the final identified sighting of Andrew, and since then no details about his actions has been corroborated by police, regardless of a large manhunt.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector Andy Knowles, stated: ‘Our precedence at the moment is supporting Andrew’s household whereas we work via this new line of enquiry within the investigation.
‘We’re in shut contact with them and so they ask that their privateness is revered as our investigation continues.
Now, detectives have confirmed they arrested two males, assisted by officers from the Metropolitan Police, on Wednesday, December 8
‘We have now made quite a few appeals through the years to seek out out the place Andrew is and what occurred to him when he disappeared.
‘I’d encourage anybody with any info they haven’t but reported to return ahead.’
Through the years since his disappearance, Andrew’s household has campaigned onerous to attempt to discover what had occurred to him.
A search was made from the River Thames at one stage Consultants even drew up artists’ impressions of what he would appear to be as an grownup to attempt to replace the search.
His face has featured in campaigns all throughout the nation as lacking individuals charities have publicised his case all over the place from on milk cartons to buses.