Police have arrested ten people in connection with the double murder of two men who were brutally killed six years ago.

Johnny Robbins, 33, is believed to have been kidnapped, tortured and murdered before his body was dumped in woodland.

The dad-of-three's body has never been found since he went missing in Coventry on March 21, 2018.

Mr Robbins was executed on Torrington Avenue alongside Daniel Shaw, 28, who was shot dead on the doorstep of his home in Copland Place on March 25, 2018.

Last week, six men were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder while two women and two men have were detained on suspicion of assisting an offender.

West Midlands Police is also hunting another suspect Ryan Hobday, from Coventry, who was aged 28 in 2018 - but fear he too may also have been murdered.

All suspects are aged in their 20s and 30s and were arrested at locations across the Midlands, in areas including Coventry and Warwickshire.

A burnt out car was found near Crackley Woods, Kenilworth during the initial investigation (image via SWNS)

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Three of the men remain in custody while the other seven have been released on bail while the investigation continues.

A force spokesperson said: "We still need to hear from anyone with information about the whereabouts of Ryan Hobday from Coventry who is wanted in connection with the murders.

"We are still seeking him, however we believe he may also have been murdered."

Mr Robbins' mother Ginnie said on Friday (April 12): "We've been in a very long and black tunnel for six long and painful years.

"There's still a long way to go but we are very confident in the job the homicide team are doing to get justice for our very much loved and dearly missed Johnny."

Mr Shaw's sister Blossom added: "It is uplifting as a family to finally see, after six years, some positive progress in the investigation into Daniel's murder.

The families of the two victims have welcomed the arrests (image via SWNS)

"We truly hope we can get some justice for Dan and our thoughts are with him always."

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Deputy Senior Investigating Officer Jenny Birch said: "These are significant arrests that have been some time in the planning.

"We are absolutely committed to establishing the truth behind what happened to Johnny and Daniel.

"While we have made good progress in recent months, it's still really important that anyone who has information on the murders gets in touch.

"Six years have passed, and allegiances change. Do the right thing, and pick up the phone and tell us what you know."

Anyone with information on the location of Ryan Hobday, or with any other information, has been asked to get in touch with police via their website.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.