GUILTY UK - Sian Blake, 43, Zachary, 8, & Amon, 4, London, 13 Dec 2015

[CoverMeCagney]

Great news, I really didn't think they'd get him so quickly!

Anyone know what Ghana/UK extradition laws are?

 

[gia2]

Great news, I really didn't think they'd get him so quickly!

Anyone know what Ghana/UK extradition laws are?

I didn't either! He's had such a lot of time to find somewhere to hide out and create an effective network of support. I'm so pleased they've found him!!

 

[CoverMeCagney]

From the DM article linked above:

Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, was armed with a 'knife and a spoon' when he was detained in the coastal town of Takoradi, 150 miles from the Ghanian capital Accra.

What the fork?!

 

[Wolf Dreamer]

Great news, I really didn't think they'd get him so quickly!

Anyone know what Ghana/UK extradition laws are?

I know they're one of the nations who are party to the Extradition Act.

 

[Legally Bland]

As said above, well done Ghana police.

 

[jslk]

Was just coming to post this : Sian Blake: Partner held in Ghana over EastEnders actress murder
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35273005
Brilliant news - relieved.

 

[Legally Bland]

Statement from the IPCC:

Police response to Sian Blake’s disappearance to be investigated

Jan 8, 2016

An independent investigation is underway into the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) response to concerns for the welfare of Sian Blake and her two children, Zachary and Amon, and police actions during the subsequent missing persons enquiry.


Police began their enquiries following the report of concern with a visit to Sian’s home on Pembroke Road, Erith, on 16 December 2015, where officers spoke to her partner, Arthur Simpson-Kent.


Sadly, the bodies of Sian and her two children were found at the Pembroke Road address 20 days later, on 5 January 2016.


The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) investigation will examine the police response, actions and decision making following the reported concern for welfare.


IPCC Associate Commissioner Tom Milsom said:


“The loss of Sian and her two young boys Zachary and Amon, is a tragedy and my thoughts are with their family during this very difficult time.


“The IPCC will be conducting a thorough investigation into how police responded to the concerns for their welfare and their disappearance.”


https://www.ipcc.gov.uk/news/police...pearance-be-investigated#sthash.hVdF7K8f.dpuf

I don't believe they could have been saved, but the lack of urgency seems a bit worrying on the face of it.

 

[pappa rob]

From the DM article linked above:



What the fork?!

It's a good thing he didn't have one of those, he could of got the fork away. I didn't think he'd be found so quickly.

 

[Tortoise]

It is understood concerns about domestic violence were raised by a relative of Ms Blake to the NSPCC on December 16.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...der-suspect-arrested-Ghana.html#ixzz3wmCAGMKo

 

[Missoni]

So glad he's been detained. You can run, but you can't hide!

 

[fruity]

I really didn't think they'd find him!

I want to make inappropriate jokes about the spoon but it's too soon.

I'm just so relieved!

 

[kimi_SFC]

Sian Blake murder suspect Arthur Simpson-Kent arrested in Ghana http://dailym.ai/1ZiAwPv via @MailOnline

Images from DM article:

:rose: :rose: :rose:


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[Alyce]

Great news, I really didn't think they'd get him so quickly!

Anyone know what Ghana/UK extradition laws are?

I didnt think they would get him at all ! and well done to the woman who spotted him and reported him to the police.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

Re the spoon - he was apparently eating a coconut when he was found.

 

[pinklilies]

I really didn't think they'd find him!

I want to make inappropriate jokes about the spoon but it's too soon.

I'm just so relieved!

So you made a rhyme instead

.

 

[Missoni]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-35276522

"A handcuffed Arthur Simpson-Kent, 48, shook his head and repeatedly said "No" as he was questioned by journalists."

Looks like a man with a lot on his mind! So glad this creep was caught, hope they throw the book at him!

 

[CoverMeCagney]

More info about his arrest. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3394462/Documents-murder-suspect-Arthur-Simpson-Kent.html

I particularly like the bit where the Ghanaian police are all pleased with themselves for catching him:

In a convoy alongside marked police cars with blue lights flashing and sirens wailing, The Mail on Sunday witnessed police chiefs mocking Scotland Yard as they did a 'victory lap' in Busua in front of a cheering crowd.

I feel the police should be allowed to do victory laps more often...

 

[Legally Bland]

Court appearance yesterday:

The partner of the former EastEnders actor Sian Blake has appeared in court in Ghana, accused of murdering his girlfriend and their two sons and facing extradition to the UK.

Appearing at Accra’s Kaneshie magistrates court, Arthur Simpson-Kent was told by the magistrate Rosemund Dodua Agyiri he would be remanded in custody in the capital for two weeks while extradition proceedings were prepared.

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jan/12/sian-blake-suspect-appears-in-court-in-ghana

 

[Legally Bland]

I really hope the UK have the paperwork sorted over the weekend, or there is the real chance of ASK being released on Tuesday (I think).

 

[Legally Bland]

The man suspected of murdering the former EastEnders actor Sian Blake will not fight extradition from Ghana and wants to face charges in Britain, a court in Accra has heard.

http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...nt-eastenders-sian-blake-extradition-ghana-uk

Hopefully he'll be on a plane pretty soon.