Suspect arrested after missing pensioner was found dead in the freezer of an abandoned pub – 9 YEARS after he disappeared

A SUSPECT has been arrested after a missing pensioner was found dead in a freezer – almost a decade after he disappeared.

Roy Bigg67, was last seen in early 2012, but his disappearance remained a mystery.

In October 2021, his body was found in a freezer at the abandoned Simpsons Wine Bar in Forest Gate, East London.

The Met confirmed today that a suspect has been arrested, while another person has been interviewed under caution.

No further details were released, but the update came next Scotland Yard offered a £20,000 reward for information.

Det Chief Insp. Kelly Allen, from Scotland Yard’s specialist Crime Command also confirmed that Roy had suffered rib injuries.

She said officers spoke to his extended family to provide a photo of the retiree.

Speaking BBCSpeaking on today’s Crimewatch Live, DCI Allen added: “It’s been quite a challenge because of the passage of time.

‘We have not been able to fully identify what actually killed him.

“I think there’s a good chance he was murdered and then placed in the freezer in the basement of that pub.”

Roy’s body was discovered by builders who had been working in the abandoned pub on Romford Road.

The freezer was located in a basement and it is feared that squatters may have lived with his body for months.

It was later determined that Roy, who was identified through dental records, had once worked at Simpson’s.

DCI Allen made a direct appeal to those who know what happened to Roy in the lead-up to his death to get in touch.

Anyone with information can call Police on 101 with reference CAD 4332/15Oct21.

To stay 100 percent anonymously call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.