Mark Bridger arrested on suspicion of the murder of April Jones

Police have been given an extra 24 hours to question Mark Bridger. It was announced that they now arrested him on suspicion of murder. I can't believe that this has happened! this devastating news for the family of April Jones and for the residents of the village she lived in.

Police launched the murder investigation after finally giving up hope of finding her alive because of new forensic test results that arrived overnight. To be honest, I am one of those people that believe that until April is found dead they should not have given up hope of finding her alive, can you imagine what sort of a message that sends to her friends and family?

Detective Superintendent Bevan has said that "While there has been a significant development, I appeal for information to find April,"

Superintendent John also added "We want to acknowledge and are extremely grateful for the efforts of the community volunteers who have supported the professional searchers in trying to locate her."

Hopefully the police do end up finding her alive and Bridger gets the punishment he deserves and justice is done for the family of April Jones and of course, April herself.