A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of the missing Hull University student Libby Squire.

Humberside police said the man was arrested at an address in Hull on Wednesday night. They have recovered a car from the street where the suspect was arrested.

In a statement, Det Supt Matt Hutchinson said: “During the course of our investigations we have spoken to a taxi driver and another motorist who stopped to help Libby on the night. I want to make it clear that these two individuals are not suspects in this inquiry.”

A media van appealing for the public to come forward with information will be touring the area. Officers will be in the area of Beverley Road and the university on Thursday night in an attempt to gather more information.

Squire, 21, a philosophy student from High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire, was last seen in Beverley Road, Hull, after a night out. She was reported missing in the early hours of last Friday.

A police spokeswoman said: “The man remains in our custody, assisting us with our inquiries. We have not yet found Libby and doing so remains our top priority.

“Libby’s parents have been informed of the man’s arrest and we are continuing to support them at this difficult time.”

On Wednesday Lisa and Russell Squire, Libby’s parents, issued more information about her, as well as new photos, in the hope it would aid the search.

They said: “Our daughter Liberty Anna Squire, who is known as Libby, was born on New Year’s Day in 1998.

“Libby is one of four children. She has two younger sisters and a younger brother who all live in High Wycombe.

“Growing up Libby was a really happy child, and she is extremely close to her family and her siblings. As a child Libby really enjoyed English Language, English Literature and Latin at school.

“Libby is a very sociable person and she has a really close group of friends stretching back to primary school. She remains close to them even after moving up to Hull to study.

“Libby decided to come to Hull University when she fell in love with the city. She accepted an offer at the university before even visiting as she was so sure she would be happy here.

“Libby moved to Hull in September 2017 to study Philosophy and has been really happy whilst living in the city. She has found herself a lovely group of friends at the University.”

On Tuesday the Squires met Libby’s friends, lecturers and staff at Hull University at an event where hundreds of people turned out to show their support.