Lisa Dorrian: man (40) arrested on suspicion of assisting offenders and withholding information released on bail

A 40-year-old man, arrested by detectives investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian, has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The man was arrested in Millisle earlier on Wednesday (March 4), on suspicion of assisting offenders and withholding information.

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.

Detective Chief Inspector Kerrie Foreman said: “It’s been 21 long and painful years for Lisa’s loving family. They have never given up their search for answers and justice and, likewise, our determination remains steadfast.

Lisa Dorrian. Photo: Pacemakerplaceholder image
Lisa Dorrian. Photo: Pacemaker

“I would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101.”

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

A woman, aged 40, and a man, aged 42, arrested on Wednesday, February 25, on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial were later released on bail pending further enquiries.

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