Man arrested in Scotland amid search for Northern Irish woman last seen 20 years ago

A man has been arrested in Scotland as part of an investigation into the murder and disappearance of a Northern Irish woman last seen more than two decades ago.

Lisa Dorrian from Bangor, Co Down, was last seen alive on February 27 2005 after attending a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park.

Despite extensive searches in multiple locations and campaigning by her family, the 25-year-old’s body has never been found.

The PSNI has confirmed that officers in Scotland apprehended a 42-year-old man on Wednesday on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial.

Hours earlier a 40-year-old woman was arrested in Bangor.

She was arrested on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial, and remained in police custody on Wednesday evening.