Breakthrough in Donna Keogh case as man arrested on suspicion of murder nearly 30 years on
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder nearly 30 years after 17-year-old Donna Keogh went missing.
Donna Keogh was 17-years-old when she vanished from Middlesbrough in April 1998 and despite an extensive and lengthy investigation, she has never been found.
It is strongly suspected that she was murdered shortly after she disappeared, but no body has ever been found.
Donna was known to also have travelled to Leeds during the year of her disappearance, police have said.
Now, police have made a breakthrough in the case as they arrested a man in connection with her suspected murder.
A 64-year-old man from the Leeds area was arrested early on Tuesday (Mar 31) morning, on suspicion of murder and he remains in police custody.
Officers carried out the arrest alongside officers from West Yorkshire Police.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Steven Chatterton, said: “This morning we have made an arrest as a result of our recent enquiries, and the man remains in police custody at this time for questioning.
“I would like to reiterate our appeal for anyone to contact us who may have seen Donna, spoken to her, or knows anything about her movements in Leeds in 1998 to come forward.
“We are in close contact with Donna’s family and they have lived with unbearable uncertainty for nearly 30 years. We are determined to find out what happened to Donna for them.
“Somebody out there knows the truth. If you have information, please tell us. You can contact us directly or report anonymously.”
A £20,000 reward from Crimestoppers remains in place in connection with the murder of Donna.
Contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111.
More information on the ongoing Donna Keogh case can be found here.