Missing mother Samantha Baldwin, 40, is arrested for abduction after two boys were found in a 'remote' holiday cabin just 15 miles from her home
- Samantha Baldwin went missing from Nottingham at the end of March
- She was not seen for more than a week and police launched an urgent appeal
- This morning, police confirmed that she and two boys had been found 'safe'
- The 40-year-old mother has now been arrested on suspicion of abduction
Missing
mother Samantha Baldwin has been arrested on suspicion of abducting her
two sons after the trio were discovered in a 'remote' holiday cabin.
The
40-year-old was found 'safe' with the two boys after a 10-day police
hunt ended with their discovery, just 15 miles from her home in Newark.
Miss Baldwin was held after a search for brothers Dylan Madge, six, and Louis Madge, nine, who had been missing since March 27.
The boys were located in 'secluded accommodation' outside Ollerton in Notts, police said.
Ms Baldwin has now been found by police after she and two boys went missing from Newark, Nottingham
The 40-year-old was found 'safe' with
two boys in this cabin after a 10-day police hunt for the trio, just 15
miles from her home in Newark
The mother was spotted on CCTV in Nottingham with the two children and found in a secluded accommodation in Ollerton
The boys were located in 'secluded accommodation' outside Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, police have said
They are in the care of child care professionals, officers added.
The boys' father and all wider members of the family have been kept informed of all developments, police added.
Two women, aged 62 and 36, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released on bail.
Chief
Superintendent Helen Chamberlain said they had received a tip-off about
the location on Wednesday night, with the boys found on Thursday
morning.
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She said: 'Officers were given information as a direct result of a nationwide appeal for the location of the boys.
'The boys were located in secluded accommodation, run by a small holiday business, outside Ollerton, Nottinghamshire.
'The information provided was independent of this business, however they are assisting officers with their enquiries.
'Officers believe this to be a pre-planned attempt to evade authorities. We are anticipating further arrests.
Miss Baldwin was held after a search for brothers Dylan Madge (left) and Louis Madge (right) who had been missing since March 27
The four star luxury cabins, which
cost more than £1,000-a-week to rent, are nestled in Sherwood Forest and
come complete with hot-tubs and woodland views
Dressed in a red coat, Miss Baldwin was captured on CCTV walking through Nottingham City Centre
A fundraising page was set up by Miss Baldwin's friend Rebecca Anlauf, but it had since been closed down
Chief Superintendent Helen Chamberlain
said they had received a tip-off about the location on Wednesday night,
with the boys found on Thursday morning
'The boys are safe and in the care of child care professionals.
'We don't believe they have been physically harmed, it's more difficult to tell if there is any long term psychological damage.
'Obviously that will be investigated as part of this inquiry.
'Police
are now working to establish the full facts of the disappearance and is
putting in place additional support measures for all parties
involved.'
She refused to say if the boys knew they were being treated as missing people or if they simply thought they were on holiday.
Miss Baldwin was found at Sherwood Hideaway holiday lodges - just 15 miles from her home in Newark, Notts.
Miss Baldwin was arrested on suspicion of abduction and two children were taken into care of professionals
The
four star cabins luxury cabins, which cost more than £1,000-a-week to
rent, are nestled in Sherwood Forest and come complete with hot-tubs and
woodland views.
The website boasts:
'Surrounded by the mystical Sherwood Forest, every log cabin lodge is
designed and equipped to the highest standards.
'One-bedroom
Woodland Escapes are a romantic choice for couples, while two or
three-bedroom Woodland Views provide extra space for families and small
groups.
'Inside, you'll discover design
features influenced by our forest setting and with an added twist of
luxury: sage green and tan tones and wood-effect wallpaper throughout;
blinds and thick curtains so you can shut out the world and snuggle down
at night; deep roll top baths for an extended soak, and stylish wall
prints and motifs to bring a cosy, rural feel.
'Full
height patio doors and windows let natural light flood into each room,
and sumptuous beds and sofas provide the perfect excuse for long lie-ins
and lazy evenings.'
A spokesman for
Sherwood Hideaway said: 'I can confirm that we are assisting
Nottinghamshire Police with their enquiries and are unable to comment
further as a police investigation is under way.'
A police team of 100 officers was put on the case across the country to find Miss Baldwin, as well as Dylan and Louis
Miss
Baldwin and the two boys had not been seen since March 27, and a
missing persons case was launched by Nottingham Police when they had not
been seen for more than a week.
A
police team of 100 officers was put on the case and a Europe wide alert
issued to cover ports, airports and railway stations.
Miss
Baldwin left the keys of her terraced home, in Newark, Nottinghamshire,
with neighbours on Monday and asked them to feed her cats before
vanishing. Her car has also disappeared.
A fundraising page for Miss Baldwin's 'fight for justice' has been closed down.
It was set up by friend Rebecca Anlauf, but was closed down on Monday. A spokesman for JustGiving told the Nottingham Post the money raised from the page would still be paid out.
It raised more than £2,000 in just a day from around 75 supporters.
Police said the inquiry was focused on Newark, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Manchester.
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