Police find, arrest fifth person sought over slaying of Connor Whitehead after major manhunt

Police have found the fifth person they were seeking over the death of Connor Whitehead after a major multi-day manhunt.

A spokesperson said the man was taken into custody at a residential address in Avonside at around 5:15pm on Tuesday.

Earlier in the day, police and Connor's family issued a plea for the man to hand himself in - and warned anyone helping him evade arrest would also be held to account.

"A number of people in our community have provided assistance and information to the investigation team and I would like to extend my thanks to them," Detective Senior Sergeant Nicola Reeves said at a press stand-up.

"There will also be people who know where this person is, and who may in fact be helping this person to evade police.

"To those people - we urge you to put yourselves in the shoes of Connor's family and think how you would feel if this was your loved one who had died in these circumstances.

"The message is very simple - now is the time to do the right thing and come and speak with us."

Police have yet to say what the fifth person will be charged with, however so far a 32-year-old man has been charged with murder and three people have been charged with accessory after the fact to murder.