Woman arrested in police investigation into Lisa Dorrian murder

Lisa was last seen alive on the night of Sunday 27 February 2005 in Ballyhalbert in County Down
Author: Chris BrennanPublished 25th Feb 2026

Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of Lisa Dorrian have arrested a 40-year old woman.

A PSNI statement on Wednesday said: "The woman was arrested in Bangor earlier today, Wednesday 25 February, on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial.

"She remains in police custody at this time.

“The arrest comes just days before the 21st anniversary of Lisa’s disappearance and murder.

“Lisa was last seen alive on the night of Sunday 27 February 2005 in Ballyhalbert in County Down, and we believe she was murdered that night or in the early hours of the following morning.

“We remain determined to provide justice for Lisa’s family, and I would appeal to anyone with information about her disappearance and murder to contact detectives on 101.”