Murder arrest in connection with missing woman

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and kidnap after a woman who has been missing for a month failed to contact family on her birthday.

The 53-year-old is known to missing 34-year-old Reanne Coulson, from Coventry, and is in police custody.

Her family issued a "desperate" appeal after she was last seen on 21 May when CCTV captured her at St Mary & Benedict Church in Raglan Street at about 21:45 BST.

Police said it was "very out of character" for Ms Coulson not to have contacted her family on her birthday on 17 June.

Det Insp Nigel Box said Ms Coulson's family are being supported by specialist officers.

"We desperately need to find Reanne to make sure she is OK. Reanne's family are really worried and just want her home," he said.

"If you have any information, even if it's small please get in touch."

He said that Ms Coulson was known to travel around Coventry, Atherstone and Leamington Spa in Warwickshire.

Police are speaking to people who know Ms Coulson and examining CCTV.

A dedicated website has been set up where people can give information and they can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

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