Murder investigation launched in Chesterfield - what we know so far

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a Chesterfield man went missing.
Police on Marsden StreetPolice on Marsden Street
Police on Marsden Street

Police investigating the disappearance of Graham Snell, 71, said "information had come to light that has changed the investigation from one of a missing person to one of murder."

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Murder investigation launched after disappearance of Chesterfield man

Here's everything we know so far.

Police on Marsden StreetPolice on Marsden Street
Police on Marsden Street

* Mr Snell was reported missing on June 30.

* He was last seen alive in Chesterfield town centre on June 19.

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* For the last three days, police have been focusing their enquiries on Mr Snell's home on Marsden Street, close to Chesterfield town centre

* Officers have also been conducting enquiries on Oakamoor Close.

* Derbyshire police said residents were likely to see an increased police presence in the area over the next few days

* A 29-year-old Chesterfield man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

* A 31-year-old man from Chesterfield has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

* Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 19*340439.