Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the disappearance and murder of 25-year-old Lisa Dorrian, have arrested a 40-year-old woman.
The woman was arrested in Bangor earlier today, Wednesday 25 February, on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial.
She remains in police custody at this time.
Detective Chief Inspector Kerrie Foreman said: “The arrest comes just days before the 21st anniversary of Lisa’s disappearance and murder.
“Lisa was last seen alive on the night of Sunday 27 February 2005 in Ballyhalbert in County Down, and we believe she was murdered that night or in the early hours of the following morning.
“We remain determined to provide justice for Lisa’s family, and I would appeal to anyone with information about her disappearance and murder to contact detectives on 101.”
Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org