<p><br /> Detectives have been granted extra time to question a 32-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of landscape architect Joanna Yeates.<br /> </p><p><br /> The suspect was detained in the early hours of Thursday morning after police investigating the 25-year-old's death uncovered fresh evidence.<br /> </p><p><br /> Soon afterwards, specialist search teams moved into a neighbouring flat in the building where Miss Yeates lived at 44 Canynge Road, Clifton, Bristol.<br /> </p><p><br /> Dutch engineer Vincent Tabak, 32, is registered as living at the address with his girlfriend Tanja Morson.<br /> </p><p><br /> An Avon and Somerset Police spokeswoman said: "Police have this morning been granted extra time to question a 32-year-old man arrested yesterday on suspicion of the murder of Jo Yeates."<br /> </p><p><br /> Police officers were seen at the offices of Tabak's employer, international consultancy Buro Happold, in Lower Bristol Road, Bath.<br /> </p><p><br /> The firm, and several colleagues, referred all inquiries to Avon and Somerset Police. The force has not named the suspect in custody.<br /> </p><p><br /> The early-morning arrest is believed to have taken place at a converted Victorian terrace house in Aberdeen Road, Clifton.<br /> </p><p><br /> Later, forensic officers loaded three wheelie bins and a mountain bike from the address in Aberdeen Road into an unmarked white Transit van.<br /> </p><p><br /> Miss Yeates's father welcomed the latest development, which comes almost five weeks after his daughter disappeared.<br /> </p><p><br /> Speaking at the family home in Ampfield, Hants, David Yeates, 63, said on Thursday that he was "pleased" the police investigation was "moving forward".<br /> </p><p><br /> He said: "We know as much as you do. We were told at 6am this morning that someone was arrested on suspicion of Jo's murder and their age."<br /> </p><p><br /> Detective Chief Inspector Phil Jones, who is leading the inquiry, thanked Miss Yeates's family and boyfriend for their support.<br /> </p><p><br /> He said: "I would like to thank the public for their continued support for the investigation and the information they have provided to us."<br /> </p>
