Man bailed in Claudia Lawrence inquiry

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A man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering chef Claudia Lawrence has been released on bail.

North Yorkshire police arrested the man on Monday in connection with Lawrence’s disappearance in 2009.

A force spokesman said the man, who is in his 50s and from the York area, was released on bail “in order to allow detectives time to follow up lines of inquiry”. Searches at a property were completed on Monday night, police said.

Lawrence’s family were told about the arrest and are being supported by trained officers.

Police have repeatedly urged people not to identify the arrested man. “To ensure the investigation and legal process are not compromised or potentially damaged in any way during this critical phase in seeking the truth about Claudia’s disappearance, North Yorkshire police strongly advises the media and members of the public against identifying the man who has been arrested,” said DS Dai Malyn.

“This includes naming or publishing images of the man on traditional media platforms or social networking sites. I urge everyone to show restraint and patience while we carry out these very important inquiries.”

Lawrence, 35, was reported missing by her father after concerns were raised when she failed to turn up for her 6am shift at work on 18 March 2009.

North Yorkshire police began reviewing the case in 2013 and have since carried out a number of searches, including a detailed re-examination of Lawrence’s home, in the Heworth area of York, and a fingertip search of an alleyway that leads to the rear of the house.

A 60-year-old man was arrested last year in connection with her disappearance and suspected murder and was later released without charge, and a 47-year-old man remains on bail on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.