Claire Holland disappearance: Man bailed as murder investigation continues

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the disappearance of a woman from Bristol in 2012.

Detectives investigating the disappearance of Claire Holland - who went missing nine years ago - have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of murder.

The 32-year-old, from Lawrence Weston, was last seen leaving the Seamus O'Donnell's pub in Bristol on June 6, 2012.

She was reported missing by her family on Thursday 14 June, 2012.

• Watch police carry out searches in Bristol for Claire Holland in November 2021:

Detectives carried out a significant police operation in connection with her disappearance last November, with searches conducted across Bristol.

Avon and Somerset Police arrested a man in connection with her disappearance on March 24.

He was bailed today (March 25).

Detective Chief Inspector Darren Hannant, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said they are continuing to support Claire's family.

"This week we re-arrested a man in connection with this investigation," he said. "He has been released on conditional bail.

“Claire’s disappearance is still being treated as suspicious as there remains no known reason why she would choose to disappear. We are providing updates and support to her family as our enquiries develop.

“We continue to believe there may be people out there with crucial information that could assist our investigation and would urge them to contact us."