Lisa Dorrian: man (42) arrested in Scotland on suspicion of murder and preventing a lawful burial while woman (40) remains in custody
Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the disappearance and murder of 25-year-old Lisa Dorrian, have made a further arrest.
A 42-year-old man was arrested in Scotland earlier on Wednesday (February 25), on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial.
Lisa was last seen alive on the night of Sunday, 27 February, 2005 in Ballyhalbert in County Down, and police believe she was murdered that night or in the early hours of the following morning.
In a statement on Wednesday evening, Detective Chief Inspector Kerrie Foreman acknowledged the support of Police Scotland, as well as the PSNI’s Cross-Border Transit officers.
The detective added: “It’s almost 21 years since Lisa’s disappearance and murder. That’s 21 years of torture for a loving family.
“I am keen to take every opportunity to encourage anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward.”
A 40-year-old woman arrested earlier on Wednesday remains in police custody at this time.
Detectives can be contacted on 101. Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.