Police Step Up Search for Missing Baby of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon
Detective Superintendent Speaks Out in Brighton
This afternoon, Detective Superintendent Lewis Basford of the Metropolitan Police addressed the press in Brighton, updating on the frantic search for the missing baby of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon.
36-Hour Detention Extension Granted
Officers have secured a 36-hour extension to hold the couple at Brighton Magistrates’ Court as investigations intensify.
Massive 90-Square-Mile Search Underway
The search area now covers roughly 90 square miles. Helicopters, drones, and sniffer dogs have been deployed to scour the region.
‘Baby’s Blanket’ Sparks Hope and Caution
Earlier today, police were spotted guarding what witnesses called a “baby’s blanket” amid inspections of burnt items nearby. However, officers have not verified the find, and the items were not bagged as evidence.