Two men now in custody

Police have been given more time to question a 25-year-old man - arrested on Saturday in Ealing - in connection with the disappearance of 14-year-old Alice Gross.

On Sunday, 7th September, at around 1.35pm another man - a 51 year old was taken into custody by officers in Hanwell. He was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Police say both men are in custody at a west London police station.

''All lines of enquiry are still open and this remains a missing person investigation at this stage.''

They are continuing to appeal for witness and information in relation to the last known movements of Alice.

Searches are continuing in the Grand Union Canal in the vicinity of Hanwell. Police have confirmed that they have been in this area since Friday, 29 August, the day after Alice's disappearance. Underwater and Confined Space Search Teams and Specialist Dog Units are on the scene. Surrey Police and Sussex Police have both provided specialist resources to the Met as part of this search

Earlier on Saturday an appeal was issued to two groups of towpath cyclists who were cycling by the Grand Union Canal at the time of Alice's disappearance. That appeal was repeated after the arrest was made.

Anyone who has seen Alice or has information that may assist the investigation should call the Incident Room on 020 8358 0100 or Ealing Missing Persons Unit on 020 8246 1018 or 101. Alternatively call the charity Missing People on 116000.

Alice's sister, Nina, has set up a Facebook page to appeal for information which can be found here: www.facebook.com/groups/435881003216659/?fref=ts

8th September 2014