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| Police arrested Billy Jeeves, pictured, suspected of the aggravated burglary of a house in Hither Green where his alleged accomplice Henry Vincent was killed. |
Police have arrested a man wanted in connection with the aggravated burglary in Hither Green where Henry Vincent was killed.
Billy Jeeves, 28, was tracked down and arrested at 5.30pm in north Kent. Officers from the Met's homicide and major crime command were supported by the Territorial Support Group and officers from Kent police.
He has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of burglary, theft and possession of a controlled substance.
Jeeves has been taken to a Kent police station for question.
He is believed to have fled the scene following the alleged burglary at the home in Hither Green, south west London.
Henry Vincent, 37, was stabbed to death by Richard Osborn-Brooks, 78, who was defending his home and wife Maureen in Hither Green.
Mr Osborn-Brooks was arrested on suspicion of murdering 37-year-old Vincent while defending his South Park Crescent home on April 4, before being released without
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: 'Police recently appealed for information regarding a man they wanted to trace in connection with an aggravated burglary in Hither Green, Lewisham.
'Billy Jeeves, aged 28, was located and detained in north Kent at approximately 5.30pm on Friday April 20 by officers from the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command, with support from officers from the Territorial Support Group and officers at Kent Police.
'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.
'No other persons are being sought in connection with this investigation.
'Enquiries continue.'
Since the incident, Vincent's friends and family have sparked outrage among locals in the usually quiet south London neighbourhood by laying flowers and cards opposite the still boarded-up home of Mr Osborn-Brooks and his wife Maureen.
The tributes have repeatedly been torn down by neighbours and well-wishers angry that the career criminal is being remembered in such a way, only to spring up again within days.
Mr and Mrs Osborn-Brooks are reportedly living in a safe house and plan to sell their property.
