The partner of the Sian Blake, exEastenders actress found dead with their two children was dramatically arrested in his remote African hideout last night after a tip-off from an British café owner.
Arthur Simpson-Kent was found hiding among rocks on a beach in Ghana by a posse of villagers and a handful of police. They had been alerted by an expat who realised he was wanted for questioning over the murders of Sian Blake and her young sons.
The fugitive was handcuffed and driven in a pick-up truck to a nearby village.
London-born cafe owner Karole Ainoo reported the presence of the fugitive to Scotland Yard but said she was 'disappointed' officers did not call her before his arrest.
Simpson-Kent had also allegedly offered to give his iPad, smartphone and cash to a local craftsman who realised he was wanted for questioning over the murders to stop him calling police. He said he wanted to buy heroin so he could take a fatal overdose.
The capture of Simpson-Kent brings to an end an international manhunt, but will increase pressure on the Metropolitan Police, who are facing criticism over their handling of the case.
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