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Man arrested in Northern Ireland over 2005 Lisa Dorrian murder

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Key Points
  • A 48-year-old man was arrested on March 5 for murder and related charges in the 2005 Lisa Dorrian case.
  • Lisa Dorrian vanished after a party in 2005 and is believed to have been murdered, but her body has never been found.
  • Police have made four recent arrests in the ongoing investigation, with two suspects released on bail.

According to major media reports, the 48-year-old man was arrested on Thursday morning, March 5, in the Craigavon area. He was arrested on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, and preventing a lawful and decent burial. This arrest is the fourth recent arrest police have made in relation to the investigation.

A 40-year-old woman and a 42-year-old man were arrested on Wednesday, February 25, on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information, and preventing a lawful and decent burial, and were later released on bail. A 40-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday, March 4, on suspicion of assisting offenders and withholding information, and was also later released on bail. Police announced that two people have been arrested suspected of involvement in the murder.

Twenty-one years ago, a loving family were robbed of their daughter and sister.

Kerrie Foreman, Detective Chief Inspector

Lisa Dorrian disappeared after a party in Northern Ireland nearly 21 years ago. She was last seen alive on February 27, 2005, after attending a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park. Police believe Lisa Dorrian was murdered on the night of February 27, 2005, or in the early hours of the following morning.

" She added, "Lisa, who was from Bangor, was last seen alive on the night of Sunday, 27 February 2005, in Ballyhalbert. " Lisa Dorrian's body has never been found despite extensive searches and family campaigning. The motive for her murder remains unknown.

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.

Kerrie Foreman, Detective Chief Inspector

Our investigation is ongoing, and we remain determined to provide answers, closure and justice.

Kerrie Foreman, Detective Chief Inspector

It has been 21 years of torture.

Kerrie Forman, Detective Inspector
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