Police have made an arrest in connection with the disappearance of a mother-of-five who who went missing from her home a week ago.

Sarah Wellgreen, 46, was last seen in the Bazes Shaw area of New Ash Green last Tuesday, October 9.

Her car was left at home during the evening and her son, Lewis Burdett has spoken out to say he and the rest of the family just want her to come back where ever she is.

Mr Burdett, says her disappearance is completely out of character and she has never gone missing before.

The 22-year-old, who has travelled from Portsmouth and is staying with friends in the area, said: "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 have issued two appeals in the hope of trying to trace Miss Wellgreen, who is of medium build and has straight brown hair and is about 5ft 7ins tall and has green eyes.

Officers announced today they have arrested a man in his 30s in connection with her disappearance and he is currently in police custody.

Police spokesman Andy Saunders, added: "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."

Officers have been continuing to search for her since she disappeared and police were seen around the area near her home with dogs and drones on Monday as they stepped up the search.

Earlier this week, District Commander, Chief Insp Tony Dyer said: "My officers and Sarah’s relatives are increasingly concerned for her welfare.

"Sarah is believed to have connections to Portsmouth and I would urge anybody who knows where she is or who may have seen her to contact us immediately."

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