Desperate search for woman missing for five days as man arrested in murder probe

25 June 2023 , 18:03
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Sarah Henshaw has not been seen since around 9pm on Tuesday at her home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire (Image: Derbyshire Constabulary / SWNS)
Sarah Henshaw has not been seen since around 9pm on Tuesday at her home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire (Image: Derbyshire Constabulary / SWNS)

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was arrested in connection with the disappearance of a woman.

Sarah Henshaw has not been seen since around 9pm on Tuesday at her home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

The man remains in custody after the investigation into Sarah’s disappearance led to his arrest.

Police believe Sarah may be "seriously hurt or deceased" as they appeal to the public for any CCTV or dashcam footage that could help with the investigation.

Detective Inspector Maria Pleace said: “We have information in relation to Sarah’s disappearance that has led us to believe that she may be seriously hurt or deceased.

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Desperate search for woman missing for five days as man arrested in murder probePolice believe Sarah may be "seriously hurt or deceased" (Derbyshire Constabulary / SWNS)

“Sarah’s disappearance is very out of character and finding her is our number one priority at this time.

“I would like to appeal to the public for CCTV and dashcam footage as stated or any other information that may be of use to our investigation."

The 31-year-old is described as white, of a medium build with long dark straight hair which she wears in a bun.

She is thought to be wearing a black lightweight coat, a khaki green top, blue skinny jeans, and black flat pumps.

The police are looking for anyone that may have CCTV or dashcam footage of a blue Ford Transit van in the early hours of Wednesday 21 June around the area of J29 of the M1 and the A617 Chesterfield.

Anyone who has any information that may assist our investigation is asked to contact us using the methods below and quoting incident number 444 of 23 June.

Alex Croft

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