Second arrest in a day by police investigating disappearance of Lisa Dorrian
By Rebecca Black, Press Association
A second person has been arrested in a day by police investigating the disappearance and murder of Lisa Dorrian.
The 25-year-old from Bangor, Co Down, was last seen alive on February 27th 2005 after attending a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park.
Despite extensive searches in multiple locations and campaigning by her family, Dorrian’s body has never been found.
Police said a 42-year-old man was arrested in Scotland on Wednesday on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial.
Our detectives have made a second arrest today in relation to the murder and disappearance of Lisa Dorrian.https://t.co/w628lW8eu7 pic.twitter.com/3Z3fAO0lEk
— Police Service NI (@PoliceServiceNI) February 25, 2026
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.
Detective Chief Inspector Kerrie Foreman acknowledged the support of Police Scotland, as well as the PSNI’s Cross-Border Transit Officers.
“It’s almost 21 years since Lisa’s disappearance and murder. That’s 21 years of torture for a loving family,” she said.
“I am keen to take every opportunity to encourage anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward.”
Detectives can be contacted on 101. Alternatively, information can be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
