21/02/2006

Man released without charge in Dorrian case

Police have confirmed that one of three men arrested yesterday in connection with the murder of missing 25-year-old Bangor woman, Lisa Dorrian, has been released.

The 18-year-old, who has not been named, was released today without charge.

Two other men, aged 18 and 23, are still being held for further questioning.

Lisa Dorrian was last seen on February 28, 2005, at a party at Ballyhalbert caravan site in County Down.

Despite extensive land and sea search operations, her body has never been found.

The Dorrian family have continuously appealed for information and have offered a £10,000 reward for any information leading to the recovery of her body.

A website at www.lisadorrian.co.uk has been set up in a bid to encourage anyone with information on the murder to come forward.

(EF/SP)

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