Police have confirmed a fourth arrest in connection with the case of Lisa Dorrian, who went missing from a caravan park in 2005
Police investigating the murder of a woman more than 20 years ago have made a fourth arrest.
Lisa Dorrian went missing from a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park, in Northern Ireland. Despite extensive searches in multiple areas and a fierce campaign by her family, her body has never been found.
Police believe the 25-year-old was murdered on the night of February 27, 2005, or in the early hours of the following morning.
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As of Thursday (March 5), police confirmed the arrest of a fourth person in connection with the case. A 48-year-old man was arrested in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders and preventing a lawful and decent burial, reports Belfast Live.
The arrest on March 5 is the fourth recent arrest police have made in relation to the investigation.
A woman, aged 40, and a man, aged 42, were arrested on 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. A 40-year-old man was also arrested on Wednesday, (March 4), on suspicion of assisting offenders and withholding information. He was later released on bail pending further enquiries.
Detective Chief Inspector Kerrie Foreman said: “Twenty-one years ago, a loving family were robbed of their daughter and sister.
“Lisa, who was from Bangor, was last seen alive on the night of Sunday, 27 February 2005, in Ballyhalbert. It’s believed she was murdered that night or in the early hours of the following morning.
“Our investigation is ongoing, and we remain determined to provide answers, closure and justice.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 101.
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
