Police have raided the family home in Tetney of X Factor singing star Ella Henderson.
It has been reported by national media that Ella's parents have been arrested as part of a "major money-laundering investigation".
As reported on www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk, there has been a heavy police presence in Tetney all day, with officers swooping on two large properties in the village understood to be owned by the singer's father, Sean Henderson, 47, and mother Michelle, 49.
Police carried out extensive searches of the homes, on Thoresby Road, using warrants that they had obtained as part of the investigation.
It is understood that Mrs Henderson was arrested at the family home and her husband, Ella's father, was arrested in London by officers from the Metropolitan Police, following a request from Humberside Police.
Specialist search unit officers were seen removing boxes and filing cabinets from the family home.
A Humberside Police spokeswoman said: "Officers executed warrants at two addresses in Tetney with the assistance of Lincolnshire Police this morning.
"A 49-year-old woman was arrested at the Tetney address and taken to Grimsby police station to be questioned in connection with money laundering offences.
"As part of the same inquiry a 47-year-old man has been arrested on behalf of Humberside Police by officers from the Met. He will be questioned by Humberside Police."
Ella shot to stardom in last year's X Factor series, which she was hotly tipped to win. Though she eventually finished in sixth place, the 17-year-old signed a deal with Simon Cowell and is currently recording her debut album. Currently living in London, she was not available for comment.
