Three people were arrested in Folkestone after the body of a DJ was found in woodland in Essex.

The body of Turkish Bizim FM owner Koray Alpergin, 43, was discovered in woodland near Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate in Loughton, at around 11.55am on Saturday.

Three men have now been arrested and remain in police custody in connection with investigations.

Mr Alpergin was pronounced dead at the scene and The Met is leading the investigation following a number of inquiries.

Police had been called on Friday, October 14, at 1.51pm to reports Mr Alpergin and a woman in her 30s, thought to be his girlfriend, were missing from an address in Ebony Crescent, Enfield.

The woman has been located and is physically unharmed, but detectives believe the man found in Loughton is Mr Alpergin.

Friends and colleagues paid tribute to him, calling him a "bubbly friendly soul".

One friend, Sul Tan, wrote on Facebook: "R.i.P Brother. Dear friend.

"No words can describe our loss. Such a beautiful soul. For what ever reason no one has the right to take another ones life.

"You've always been there for me and so many people. Such a bubbly friendly soul who didn't deserve this. I hope everything unfolds soon and we get answers...you really didn't deserve this..we need justice..

"You are with Umut and Big S now, you will always be in our heart. R.i.P brother..."

A post-mortem examination and formal identification are due to take place, and police are providing specialist support to the woman and the family of the deceased.

Police said that the investigation is at an early stage, but one key line of inquiry is that the man and woman were taken in a vehicle against their will on the night of Thursday, October 13.

They are asking anyone who was in the Ebony Crescent area on the night of Thursday, October 13 who may have witnessed something suspicious, to contact police immediately.

DCI Kate Kieran of specialist crime, said: “I would like to first offer our most sincere condolences to the family of the man who has died. My team and I are working 24/7 to establish exactly what has happened.

“This is a very complex and fast-moving investigation involving multiple units, as well as invaluable support from our colleagues in Essex Police.

“A police presence will remain in the Oakwood Hill Industrial Estate area for the coming days as we work to complete further enquiries. We offer our apologies to anyone inconvenienced by the disruption of road closures.

“I’d appeal to any local people in the area who might also have helpful information, video and images to contact us."

Chief Supt Caroline Haines, lead for policing in Enfield police,added: “We understand the considerable concern this will evoke among local people. We are working to support our colleagues in Specialist Crime and will remain visibly present in the Ebony Crescent area as further inquiries are conducted."

Anyone with information that could help police should call 101 or tweet @MetCC with the reference CAD 3901/14 Oct.

People who wish to remain completely anonymous can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.