by Katie Alston

A mother and daughter have been arrested in Canterbury on suspicion of murder and fraud offences.

Shirley Banfield, 62, and Lynette Banfield, 38, were arrested in the city on Tuesday in connection with an investigation into the disappearance of missing Trinidadian pensioner Don Banfield.

It is believed the duo, who are in custody at two separate Kent police stations pending further inquiries, are originally from Harrow, north west London.

Mr Banfield, a retired betting shop manager, was reported missing on May 19, 2001. London detectives investigating his disappearance have renewed appeals for information relating to his whereabouts.

The 72-year-old was last seen leaving his home address in Locket Road, Wealdstone, by a family member on May 13, 2001.

Mr Banfield is described as black, slim, with brown eyes, receding grey hair and around 5ft 6in tall. He has a tattoo of a heart on his left hand.

Before his disappearance, Mr Banfield was known to use betting shops and cafes in the west London area, particularly in Shepherds Bush. He speaks with a pronounced West Indian accent and is known to be a heavy smoker.