Man arrested in Joanna Yeates murder inquiry
A 65-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of landscape architect Joanna Yeates.
Police arrested the man at 7am at an address in Canynge Road, Clifton, Bristol - the road where Joanna Yeates, 25, lived and took him into custody for questioning.
The arrested man is understood to be her landlord, Chris Jefferies, who lives in a flat above hers.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: “Just after 7am this morning, police attended an address in Canynge Road and arrested a 65-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
“He has been taken into custody at a police station within the Avon and Somerset force area and detained for
questioning.
“Detectives investigating Joanna’s murder are continuing to carry out forensic examinations, and are also continuing to appeal for anyone with any information that can help the enquiry to call the Operation Braid incident room on 0845 456 7000 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Miss Yeates's body was found on Christmas day, over a week after her disappearance, she had been strangled.
She was last seen alive on 17 December, on CCTV at two supermarkets and an off licence.