Two arrested over suspected malicious messages in Nicola Bulley case

Man, 49, from Manchester and woman, 20, from Oldham held after reports messages being sent to Wyre council members

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of sending malicious communications to local councillors over the disappearance of Nicola Bulley, police have said.

Lancashire police received reports over the weekend of messages being sent to Wyre council members. A 49-year-old man from Manchester and a 20-year-old woman from Oldham have been arrested on suspicion of malicious communications offences.