A significant development has occurred in the search for a missing man in Somerset. Craig Hurcombe, 40, was last seen around 6:20 pm on Thursday, January 1, near Gurney Slade. Originally reported missing to Wiltshire Police on January 10 — his home county — the investigation has since been transferred to Avon and Somerset Police.
Authorities have arrested a man in his forties on suspicion of murder, taking him into custody for questioning. Neighbourhood Policing Chief Inspector Andy Pritchard emphasized the importance of gathering evidence, stating that CCTV and dashcam footage will play a crucial role in the ongoing inquiry.
“We are working closely with Wiltshire and Dorset Police and providing support to Craig’s family,” said Chief Inspector Pritchard. “While we remain open-minded about the circumstances of Craig’s disappearance, the arrest allows us to question the individual and collect further evidence.”
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The police are appealing to the public for assistance, particularly requesting any dashcam footage recorded between 6 pm on January 1 and 2 am on January 2 along Roemead Road, Roemead Lane, Simbriss Road, Pound Lane, Galley Batch Lane, and Golf Links Lane. Additionally, footage from Roemead Road captured between 11 pm on December 30 and 2 am on December 31 is also sought.
Officers wish to speak with drivers of several vehicles seen in those areas during the specified times to aid the investigation.
Craig Hurcombe is described as a white male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, with a proportionate build. He may have been wearing light-colored trousers, a dark jacket, and a beanie hat at the time of his disappearance.