Police make grim discovery in Brighton baby search

Body found during missing baby investigation

Tragedy struck today as officers announced they had found a body during searches for a missing baby. The remains were uncovered in woodland close to where Constance Marten and Mark Gordon were arrested earlier this week in Brighton.

Extended detainment granted

Authorities secured a 36-hour extension order at Brighton Magistrates Court, keeping Marten and Gordon in custody as the probe intensifies.

Massive search effort deployed

Detective Superintendent Basford revealed the search covered a vast 90 square miles. Helicopters, drones, and sniffer dogs were all deployed in the relentless hunt for answers.

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