A loner with a criminal past was arrested over the disappearance of William Tyrrell in one of the biggest developments in the case in more than five years. Police confirmed the new search had taken place, and was related to the Tyrrell investigation, but did not provide further information. HOW POLICE TOOK FRANK ABBOTT INTO CUSTODY FROM JAIL Frank Abbott was taken into police custody under what is called a 'Section 25' order, under the Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999. Daily Mail Australia is not suggesting Abbott was involved in the disappearance of William Tyrrell, only that he is a person of interest. 'Characterising a person as a 'person of interest' does not signify that a person committed a crime,' Mr Craddock said last year.

Source: Daily Mail February 21, 2020 01:48 UTC