A 17-year-old has been arrested in the murder investigation of fisherman Scott Wilkinson, bringing the total number of arrests to six.

July 28: Body of fisherman found in the Thames at Walton

Mr Wilkinson’s body was pulled from the Thames in Walton near Waterside Drive on Thursday, July 28, after concerns were raised about a missing person who it was believed was last seen fishing.

July 29: Murder investigation launched after man found in Thames in Walton suffered 'trauma to the head'

Surrey Comet:

Mr Wilkinson's body was pulled from the Thames near Waterside Drive

A post-mortem examination carried out on Friday concluded he had died from head trauma.

July 30: Man arrested on suspicion of murder after fisherman found dead by the Thames in Walton

The teenager was arrested today on suspicion of murder, following the arrests of a 21-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy for the same offence on Monday, who both remain in custody.

August 1: Man arrested on suspicion of murder of fisherman in Walton released on bail

A 36-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man were also arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and have been bailed until September 20.

A 25-year-old man from Long Ditton was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of murder, and has been released on bail until September 29.

August 1: 16-year-old among two more people arrested on suspicion of murder after fisherman's body pulled from the Thames at Walton

Today, Mr Wilkinson’s family paid tribute to him in a short statement.

It said: "Scott, a son, brother, father and grandfather was dearly loved and will be truly missed by all of his family and friends."

August 3: Walton-on-Thames murder victim named as 48-year-old Scott Wilkinson

Anyone with information should call 101 quoting Operation Briar or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.