Arrest in Claudia Lawrence murder inquiry

Miss Lawrence, a University of York chef, went missing from her home in York in March 2009 and police believe she was murdered.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "The investigation team would like to stress that Claudia has not been found. Police cannot rule out the possibility of further arrests in the future as the review continues."

The spokesman said: "Detectives investigating the disappearance of Claudia Lawrence have this morning arrested a 59-year-old man from York on suspicion of murder.

"Forensic examinations and searches are being conducted which are expected to be ongoing over a number of days. A car has also been seized as part of the inquiries." He said: "Claudia's family have been notified and are being supported by trained officers."

Detectives made fresh appeals for information in March to coincide with the fifth anniversary of the last known sighting of Claudia.

They said that the response to the new appeal was 'very encouraging and impressive despite the five year gap'.