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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of missing Co Down woman released

Lisa Dorrian was last seen in February 2005
Lisa Dorrian was last seen in February 2005

A man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of missing Co Down woman Lisa Dorrian has been released.

The 25-year-old from Bangor vanished on 27 February 2005 after attending a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park.

Despite extensive searches in multiple locations and campaigning by her family, Ms Dorrian's body has never been found.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said they believe she was murdered that night or in the early hours of the following morning.

Earlier today, the PSNI said its major investigation team which is investigating her murder made an arrest.

It said the 68-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial.

Police confirmed this evening that the man had been released following questioning.

Earlier this year, the PSNI released CCTV footage of Ms Dorrian's last-known movements in a bid to jog memories on the 20th anniversary of her disappearance.