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Police arrest 'missing canoeist' Police arrest 'missing canoeist'
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A man who reappeared five years after it was thought he had drowned at sea while canoeing has been arrested.A man who reappeared five years after it was thought he had drowned at sea while canoeing has been arrested.
John Darwin was presumed dead after the remains of his canoe were found washed up on a beach in Seaton Carew, near Hartlepool, Teesside, in March 2002.John Darwin was presumed dead after the remains of his canoe were found washed up on a beach in Seaton Carew, near Hartlepool, Teesside, in March 2002.
The 57-year-old walked into a London police station at the weekend, saying he did not remember where he had been.The 57-year-old walked into a London police station at the weekend, saying he did not remember where he had been.
The arrest came as the Daily Mirror published a photograph alleging it showed the couple in Panama.The arrest came as the Daily Mirror published a photograph alleging it showed the couple in Panama.
Mr Darwin's wife, Anne, who has moved to Panama, told the Daily Mail newspaper she claimed his life insurance payouts in good faith.Mr Darwin's wife, Anne, who has moved to Panama, told the Daily Mail newspaper she claimed his life insurance payouts in good faith.
Declared dead
Cleveland Police said a man had been arrested by Hampshire officers at their request but made no further comment.Cleveland Police said a man had been arrested by Hampshire officers at their request but made no further comment.
The Daily Mirror newspaper reported that a photo of the Darwins was apparently taken in Panama last year when they stayed in an apartment, rented through the firm Move to Panama.The Daily Mirror newspaper reported that a photo of the Darwins was apparently taken in Panama last year when they stayed in an apartment, rented through the firm Move to Panama.
There has been no independent verification of the photo.There has been no independent verification of the photo.
John Darwin's sons said he appeared to be in good health
Mr Darwin was reunited with his sons, Anthony and Mark earlier this week, who said he could not remember anything since June 2000.Mr Darwin was reunited with his sons, Anthony and Mark earlier this week, who said he could not remember anything since June 2000.
His wife, Anne, recently sold the couple's home and moved to Panama.His wife, Anne, recently sold the couple's home and moved to Panama.
Mr Darwin was declared dead by a coroner in 2003.Mr Darwin was declared dead by a coroner in 2003.
'Traumatic and emotional'
Mrs Darwin told newspapers that the money she claimed after that decision may now have to be repaid.Mrs Darwin told newspapers that the money she claimed after that decision may now have to be repaid.
In the statement issued earlier through Cleveland Police, Anthony, 29, and Mark, 31, said that the news of their father's appearance had come as a huge shock to the whole family, but they were extremely happy.In the statement issued earlier through Cleveland Police, Anthony, 29, and Mark, 31, said that the news of their father's appearance had come as a huge shock to the whole family, but they were extremely happy.
They said he appeared to be in good health and that his wife had been informed and was delighted at the news.They said he appeared to be in good health and that his wife had been informed and was delighted at the news.
They added: "Since Saturday evening we have been through a traumatic and emotional time and this continues to be a stressful time for John and the family."They added: "Since Saturday evening we have been through a traumatic and emotional time and this continues to be a stressful time for John and the family."
Anyone who has seen or had dealings with Mr Darwin over the past five years is asked to contact Cleveland Police.Anyone who has seen or had dealings with Mr Darwin over the past five years is asked to contact Cleveland Police.