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Police make murder arrest over woman's disappearance

Bedfordshire Police Annette Smith, appearing with white hair, blue eyes and earringsBedfordshire Police
Police have said no information is "too small" over the disappearance of Annette Smith

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 74-year-old woman who has not been seen since November.

Bedfordshire Police have said Annette Smith, from West Wing, Fairfield Hall, near Stotfold, was last seen on or about 11 November.

A man aged in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder and was in police custody for questioning.

Det Ch Insp Katie Dounias said: "We are still very much in the midst of this complex investigation."

Bedfordshire Police Annette Smith lying on a bed, with white hair and glassesBedfordshire Police
Police say Annette Smith has not been seen since November

She added that the force was "interested in any information which could help us piece together exactly what happened to Annette."

People with information have been asked to contact the police online or by calling 101.

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