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Becky Watts search: Pair arrested on suspicion of murder Becky Watts search: Pair arrested on suspicion of murder
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Two people have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of missing teenager Becky Watts.Two people have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of missing teenager Becky Watts.
A 28 year-old man and 21 year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of kidnap on Saturday and further arrested earlier, Avon and Somerset Police said.A 28 year-old man and 21 year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of kidnap on Saturday and further arrested earlier, Avon and Somerset Police said.
The 16-year-old was last seen at her home in the St George area of Bristol on 19 February.The 16-year-old was last seen at her home in the St George area of Bristol on 19 February.
Three homes in the city have been searched as part of the investigation, the force said.Three homes in the city have been searched as part of the investigation, the force said.
Officers can hold the pair for another 36 hours. They are also appealing for details of the movements of a car. 'Critical significance'
Police are trying to trace sightings of a black Vauxhall Zafira with the registration plate HY06 HYA. No further details of the identities of the two people arrested were given by police.
They say the "critical time" they need information about the car is between the morning of Thursday 19 February and the following Monday. Det Supt Mike Courtiour from Avon and Somerset Police said: "In the meantime, our search for Becky continues unabated.
They also want to talk to the vehicle's previous owners. "We are drawing upon all possible resources to help us.
"Additional officers from Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Devon and Cornwall and police dogs from South Wales Police have been drafted in and support from the police helicopter."
Officers can hold the pair for another 36 hours.
Searches are continuing at houses in Wilton Close, Southmead, at Cotton Mill Lane, Barton Hill, and at the family home in St George.Searches are continuing at houses in Wilton Close, Southmead, at Cotton Mill Lane, Barton Hill, and at the family home in St George.
Further searches are also taking place off Wharf Road in Fishponds and at Trym Valley near Southmead. Later on Monday, another search began in Badock's Wood near Southmead. Further searches are also taking place off Wharf Road in Fishponds and at Trym Valley, near Southmead. Later on Monday, another search began in Badock's Wood, near Southmead and police divers also began searching Henleaze Lake, Bristol where Henleaze Swimming Club is based.
Forensic officers arrived at the Barton Hill address at about 11:00 GMT. Police are also trying to trace sightings of a black Vauxhall Zafira with the registration plate HY06 HYA, which neighbours say they examined and took from in front of the house in Southmead.
Police say the "critical time" on which they need information about the car is from the morning of Thursday 19 February to the following Monday.
They also want to talk to the vehicle's previous owners.
During a press conference, police said they could not comment on the current ownership of the car but that it was of "critical significance".
Forensics officers arrived at the Barton Hill address at about 11:00 GMT.
Aerial pictures revealed that a blue tent had been erected in the back garden of the home.Aerial pictures revealed that a blue tent had been erected in the back garden of the home.
The BBC's Jon Kay said officers could be seen using ladders to access the house in Southmead, and neighbours said a black estate car, which had been parked outside for about a week, was examined and then removed by police. The BBC's Jon Kay said officers could be seen using ladders to access the house in Southmead.
Timeline of Becky's disappearanceTimeline of Becky's disappearance
Officers have also searched a car parked outside the house, the lake in St George Park and Troopers Hill nature reserve. Officers have also searched the lake in St George Park and Troopers Hill nature reserve.
Avon and Somerset Police said it was running six search teams, including officers from the Wiltshire, Devon and Cornwall and Gloucestershire forces and a dog unit from south Wales. Avon and Somerset Police said it was running six search teams.
Experts from the National Crime Agency and College of Policing are also involved and the police helicopter has been used in Monday's search. Experts from the National Crime Agency and College of Policing are also involved and a police helicopter has been used in Monday's search.
In a statement, Becky's father Darren, and stepmother Angie-Mae Galsworthy, said they "continue to hope" she will be found safe but they were preparing themselves for the worst. In a statement, Becky's father and stepmother Darren and Angie-Mae Galsworthy, said they "continue to hope" she would be found safe but they were preparing themselves for the worst.
About 150 members of the public joined an organised search of Oldbury Court estate on Saturday in the hope of finding evidence.About 150 members of the public joined an organised search of Oldbury Court estate on Saturday in the hope of finding evidence.
But further public searches have been postponed, according to the Find Rebecca Watts Facebook group.But further public searches have been postponed, according to the Find Rebecca Watts Facebook group.
The message said members were "trying to work alongside of the police and help them with the investigation".The message said members were "trying to work alongside of the police and help them with the investigation".
"Police have urged us to flood everywhere, especially shopping centres, with posters," it read."Police have urged us to flood everywhere, especially shopping centres, with posters," it read.