Claudia Lawrence Arrest: Man Held On Suspicion Of Murder Of Missing Chef
BREAKING: Man Held On Suspicion Of Murdering Claudia Lawrence
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A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Claudia Lawrence.
The man, from the York area, was arrested on Monday, North Yorkshire Police said.
The York University chef disappeared six years ago on March 18.
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Claudia Lawrence has not been seen since 2009
A police spokesman said searches are being carried out in relation to the York University chef's disappearance and are expected to continue for a number of days.
He said Miss Lawrence, who was 35 when she went missing, had not been found.
Miss Lawrence's family have been told about the arrest and are being supported by trained officers, police said.
Detective Superintendent Dai Malyn, of North Yorkshire Police, urged people not to identify the arrested man.
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A detective searching for missing chef Claudia Lawrence has said he is "actively pursuing new leads" on the sixth anniversary of her disappearance. Graphic shows her home, place of work and her usual route there and back.Editable versions of this graphic are available via PA Graphics or your account manager (credit:PA/PA Graphics)
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Undated North Yorkshire Police handout photo of Claudia Lawrence. (credit:North Yorkshire Police/PA Archive)
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Undated North Yorkshire Police handout photo of Claudia Lawrence. (credit:North Yorkshire Police/PA Archive)
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Peter Lawrence stands next to a multi-media screen at Leeds Railway Station, Leeds which is showing an image of his daughter Claudia who has been missing from her York home for over eight months. (credit:Anna Gowthorpe/PA Archive)
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The father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence, Peter Lawrence (centre) speaks at a press conference at Church House, in Westminster, London, with Martin Dales (left) and the Director of Services at Missing People, Jo Youle on the three month anniversary of her disappearance. (credit:Dominic Lipinski/PA Archive)
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Peter Lawrence the father of missing York woman Claudia Lawrence at a Press Conference at York Police Station today where Det. Supt. Ray Galloway the Detective in charge of the investigation revealed the Police were now treating it as a murder inquiry. (credit:John Giles/PA Archive)
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Peter Lawrence the father of missing York woman Claudia Lawrence at a Press Conference at York Police Station today where Det. Supt. Ray Galloway the Detective in charge of the investigation revealed the Police were now treating it as a murder inquiry. (credit:John Giles/PA Archive)
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Embargoed to 0001 Tuesday April 7 Family handout of the latest poster showing missing York University chef Claudia Lawrence. The poster has been displayed on the campus of York University where she worked. (credit:Anna Gowthorpe/PA Archive)
He said: "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.
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Miss Lawrence with her father Peter
"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."