Lisa Dorrian: Man and woman released on bail

A man and woman arrested on suspicion of murdering Lisa Dorrian have been released on bail.
By David Young
Published 6th Apr 2019, 13:04 BST
Updated 6th Apr 2019, 19:42 BST
Police have been carrying out searches for Lisa Dorrian in BallyhalbertPolice have been carrying out searches for Lisa Dorrian in Ballyhalbert
Police have been carrying out searches for Lisa Dorrian in Ballyhalbert

The 49-year-old man and 34-year-old woman were arrested on Friday in the Newtownards area.

They were bailed on Saturday afternoon pending further police inquiries.

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Police had earlier been granted additional time to question the suspects.Shopkeeper Ms Dorrian, 25, was last seen alive at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park on the Co Down coast on February 28 2005.

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

Earlier this week, police commenced a new large-scale search operation at an airfield beside the caravan park.

Officers said they were using new information and new techniques to comb the area.

On Saturday morning, PSNI Detective Superintendent Jason Murphy, who is leading the investigation, said: “Detectives investigating the murder of Lisa Dorrian have been granted an additional 12 hours to question a 49-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman on suspicion of murder. Both remain in police custody at this time.”

The suspects were being held at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite in Belfast city centre.

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