Second murder arrest in missing woman case

A second man has been arrested on suspicion of murder amid a family's plea for information on the whereabouts of a woman missing for a month.

The 42-year-old suspect was detained in the early hours of Tuesday in connection with the disappearance of Reanne Coulson, 34, from Coventry. He remained in custody, West Midlands Police said.

Ms Coulson was last seen at about 21:45 BST on 21 May when CCTV captured her as she visited a food bank at St Mary & Benedict Church on Raglan Street.

The force added that a 53-year-old man who had previously been arrested on suspicion of murder and kidnap had been released on bail with strict conditions.

Det Supt Jim Munro said the investigation was "moving very quickly" and the second arrest was a "significant development".

He added that it remained "really important" for the force to hear from anyone who had information about Ms Coulson's movements or whereabouts.

Speaking at a press conference on Monday, her family acknowledged that Ms Coulson had been a sex worker and said it was "out of the ordinary" for her to not return home.

Her sister, Kirsten Coulson, said: "Reanne is not only my sister but my twin sister, a mum, a daughter and an aunt".

"Her life has not been easy for the last few years and we as a family are aware that she lived a chaotic lifestyle."

She added that her sister had not contacted her family on her birthday on 17 June and urged anyone who had seen her to get in touch.

A dedicated website has been set up for people to share information.

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