Mum, 34, who vanished at church over a month ago is presumed dead as police make third arrest
A MUM who vanished at a church over a month ago is now presumed to be dead, say police.
A third suspect, a 53-year old man, has been arrested on suspicion of kidnap and murder.
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Reanne Coulson, 34, was last seen leaving a food bank near St Mary and Benedict Church in Coventry on May 21.
Specialist search teams, including police dogs, have been searching Binley Woods and other areas of land in neighbouring Warwickshire since Wednesday.
West Midlands Police say that "police intelligence" led them to the area.
Her family had made an emotional plea for information earlier this week following her disappearance.
They reported her missing when she didn't make contact on her birthday on June 17.
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