BREAKING Remains found by officers searching for Constance Marten and Mark Gordon's two month-old baby

Officers searching for the baby of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have discovered remains, police have announced tonight.

The pair were arrested on Monday after being missing for 53 days but their two-month old baby was not with them, sparking a huge search operation.

And speaking at Sussex Police headquarters tonight Metropolitan Police Detective Superintendent Lewis Basfordhe said: “It is my very sad duty to update this afternoon, police officers searching a wooded area close to where Constance and Mark Gordon were arrested, discovered the remains of a baby.

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“A post-mortem examination will be held in due course. A crime scene is in place and work at the location is expected to continue for some time.

“This is an outcome that myself and that many officers who have been part of this search had hoped would not happen. I recognize the impact this news will have on many people who have been following this story closely and can assure them that we will do everything we possibly can to establish what has happened.”

The couple remain in custody having been arrested on suspicion of child neglect and gross negligence manslaughter.

Chief Superintendent James Collis from Sussex Police said the announcement will be “heartbreaking” for the local community.

He said: “I would first and foremost like to extend my heartfelt condolences on behalf of Sussex Police to the wider family of the baby at this time. I understand that the conclusion of this search will be heartbreaking for the local community and the wider public who have been impacted by and so supportive of this search and the investigation from the