Police arrest two men on suspicion of murder over disappearance of John Bowkett in 1993

Police have arrested two men on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of a man who went missing 33 years ago.

Father-of-three John Bowkett was 37 when he was reported missing from his home in Doncaster in January 1993, having not been seen since July 1992.

In a major update, South Yorkshire Police confirmed two men, aged 64 and 72, have been arrested and are in police custody.

Searches are also being carried out at Ulceby Vale Quarry.

The site in North Lincolnshire has previously been searched in 2002.

Det Ch Insp Benjamin Wood said: "This morning, we have carried out searches at three addresses in Barnsley, Goole and Buxton.

"Two men, aged 64 and 72, have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of John. They remain in police custody at this time.

"John is a dad-of-three and now a grandfather to two children. His family have been informed of this latest development and they remain at the forefront of our minds as we progress our enquiries."

The force said the family is "desperate" for answers and is asking with anyone with information that could assist the enquiry to get in touch.

Det Ch Insp Wood added : "Any information you can provide, no matter how insignificant it may seem, could prove crucial and for the sake of John's family I would urge you to please contact us"

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