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| John 'Goldfinger' Palmer: Man arrested in murder inquiry | |
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| A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of convicted fraudster John "Goldfinger" Palmer. | A man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of convicted fraudster John "Goldfinger" Palmer. |
| The 65-year-old was shot at his home on Sandpit Lane, in South Weald, near Brentwood, Essex, on 24 June. | |
| Police initially thought he had had a cardiac arrest and did not realise for nearly a week he had been shot. | Police initially thought he had had a cardiac arrest and did not realise for nearly a week he had been shot. |
| A 43-year-old man from Rugby has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the inquiry, Essex Police said. | A 43-year-old man from Rugby has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the inquiry, Essex Police said. |
| Palmer was jailed for eight years in 2001 for masterminding a timeshare fraud targeting people across the UK. | Palmer was jailed for eight years in 2001 for masterminding a timeshare fraud targeting people across the UK. |
| £300m fortune | £300m fortune |
| A year later, he was ordered to hand over £35m, but the ruling was overturned on a technicality. | A year later, he was ordered to hand over £35m, but the ruling was overturned on a technicality. |
| Det Ch Insp Simon Werrett, who is leading the murder investigation, said: "This is a positive development but we are continuing to appeal for witnesses to any suspicious activity in the area. | Det Ch Insp Simon Werrett, who is leading the murder investigation, said: "This is a positive development but we are continuing to appeal for witnesses to any suspicious activity in the area. |
| "Sandpit Lane is a popular spot for joggers and dog-walkers and I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity between 16:00 BST and 18:00 BST on Wednesday, June 24." | "Sandpit Lane is a popular spot for joggers and dog-walkers and I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity between 16:00 BST and 18:00 BST on Wednesday, June 24." |
| The arrested man has been released on police bail until 23 September pending further inquiries. | The arrested man has been released on police bail until 23 September pending further inquiries. |
| Palmer's wealth was once estimated at £300m, according to an Underworld Rich List compiled for the BBC in 2004. | Palmer's wealth was once estimated at £300m, according to an Underworld Rich List compiled for the BBC in 2004. |
| He owned helicopters, a French chateau and a £1m mansion in Bath, and was once considered one of the biggest landowners on Tenerife. | He owned helicopters, a French chateau and a £1m mansion in Bath, and was once considered one of the biggest landowners on Tenerife. |
| 'The timeshare king' | 'The timeshare king' |