Mother arrested by Shannon police
Written: 7th April, 2008
The mother of Shannon Matthews has been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.
Karen Matthews, aged 32, was arrested in Dewsbury late last night.
Meanwhile, the man accused of abducting the nine-year-old has been treated in hospital after what the authorities said was a "serious case of self harm".
Michael Donovan, 39, was later taken from hospital back to Leeds prison where he is currently on remand awaiting trial.
West Yorkshire Police said they did not expect to release any further details concerning the arrest of the 32-year-old woman until midday on Monday at the earliest.
Mr Donovan of Lidgate Gardens, Dewsbury, West Yorks, was arrested in March when officers found the Leeds schoolgirl in Batley Carr - a mile from her home.
Source BBC news