The 48-year-old man was arrested on Thursday morning

Lisa Dorrian was killed and disappeared in 2005(Image: Dorrian family )

Police investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian have made a further arrest. A 48-year-old man was arrested in the Craigavon area earlier this morning, Thursday, March 5. He was arrested on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders and preventing a lawful and decent burial.

Despite extensive searches in multiple locations and campaigning by her family, Ms Dorrian’s body has never been found. Police believe Lisa was murdered on the night of February 27 or in the early hours of the following morning.

The 25-year-old was last seen alive on February 27 2005, after attending a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park. The arrest on March 5 is the fourth recent arrest police have made in relation to the investigation.

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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.

A 40-year-old man was 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.

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