Three arrested in murder investigation of Scot who disappeared 23 years ago

Three people have been arrested in a murder investigation of a Scottish man who disappeared more than two decades ago.

Northumbria Police confirmed two men and a woman have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of Robert Scott Clive.

The man, originally from Stranraer, was last seen at around 11pm on October 10, 2002 in the Coronation Street area of North Shields.

He was 30 years old at the time of his disappearance when he was reported as missing by his family.

Following initial inquiries, a murder investigation was launched. However, his body has never been found.

After fresh information during their enquiries, police arrested the two men – aged in their 40s and 50s – and a woman aged in her 40s on suspicion of murder.

Searches remain ongoing at a property on Coronation Street and police are asking members of the public to come forward with any information.

Detective Inspector Mark Atherton, who is leading on the case, said: “We are doing everything we can to provide Scott’s family with the answers they deserve.

“Upon receiving new information, we have taken the decision to arrest two men and a woman in relation to Scott’s disappearance.

“They remain in custody while our inquiries are ongoing.

“However, we still believe there could be key information that people know in the local community.

“I am again urging anybody who lived on Coronation Street at the time of his disappearance, or has information about Scott’s movements that night, to come forward.

“The information you have could prove key in our investigations.”

Officers have set-up a dedicated webpage for people to be able to share information. People can get in touch online at the following link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/10NP020310B52-PO1

Potential witnesses are asked to get in touch with Northumbria Police by phone or through social media, quoting case reference number NP-20240703-0398.