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.
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“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.”
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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.
