Two women released in Shannon case

Two women arrested in connection with the alleged abduction of schoolgirl Shannon Matthews have been granted police bail, West…

Two women arrested in connection with the alleged abduction of schoolgirl Shannon Matthews have been granted police bail, West Yorkshire Police said tonight.

The women are believed to be Amanda Hyett (25), the sister of Shannon's stepfather Craig Meehan, and his mother, Alice Meehan (49).

Amanda Hyett had been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender while Alice Meehan was being questioned on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

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