A man remains in custody this morning after being arrested in connection with the disappearance of a mum-of-five.

The suspect, in his 30s, was detained on Tuesday a week after 46-year-old Sarah Wellgreen was last seen in Bazes Shaw, New Ash Green.

Since then police with dogs and drones have been scouring nearby countryside.

Yesterday the initial 24-hour custody limit was extended, with a further update likely later this morning.

Police would not confirm if the man was known to Miss Wellgreen or what he had been arrested on suspicion of.

Her son Lewis Burdett, 22, has travelled from Portsmouth and is staying with friends in the area.

He previously told KentOnline's sister paper the Gravesend Messenger: "This behaviour is so unlike her, she’s never done anything like this before.

"The ones in my family that are probably being hurt the worst by this all are the young ones - her 12-year-old son and her other son and daughter who are both six.

"I can’t imagine how hard this must be for them to try and understand what’s going on.

"I believe I speak for all her family and friends when I say that we are all incredibly worried about her and miss her so much it hurts, all everyone want is for her to come back from where ever she may be.

"Me and all my family and her friends urge anyone with any sort of information to come forward."

Police spokesman Andy Saunders said: "Inquiries to locate Sarah Wellgreen are continuing and anyone who may have seen her, or has any other information, is asked to call Kent Police."

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 101 quoting 11-0423.