Police have today arrested a man wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary, which saw his alleged accomplice stabbed to death.
Billy Jeeves, 28, was located and detained in north Kent at 5.30pm today by officers from the Mets Homicide and Major Crime Command, with support from officers from the Territorial Support Group and officers at Kent police.
Murder investigation launched after man dies in police custody
He has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of burglary, theft and possession of a controlled substance.
He has been taken into custody at a Kent police station.
Police recently appealed for information regarding Jeeves whereabouts following an aggravated burglary in Hither Green, Lewisham.
He was wanted in connection to the robbery which saw burglar Henry Vincent die during a struggle with pensioner Richard Osborn-Brooks, 78.
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A Met Police spokesman said: No other persons are being sought in connection with this investigation.
Enquiries continue.
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