TWO men have been arrested by police investigating the suspected murder of Chris May.

A man, 35, from Braintree, was arrested on suspicion of his murder during a pre-planned raid at around 6am this morning.

A second man, 25, from Kelvedon, was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice in relation to Chris’ murder.

Both have been taken to a police station for questioning.

DCI Marina Ericson formally declared the investigation into the disappearance of Mr May, from Kelvedon, as a murder investigation on the year anniversary, May 25.

A reward of up to £10,000 for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible is available through Crimestoppers.