Man Arrested in Leeds in Connection with the Donna Keogh Murder Investigation
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Cleveland Police have this morning arrested a man aged in his sixties in connection with the murder of Donna Keogh, who was 17-years-old when she went missing from Middlesbrough in 1998.
A 64-year-old man from the Leeds area was arrested early this morning (Tuesday 31st March) on suspicion of murder and he remains in police custody.
Officers carried out the arrest alongside officers from West Yorkshire Police.
Cleveland Police detectives investigating the disappearance and suspected murder of 17-year-old Donna Keogh have been carrying out enquiries in the Leeds area over recent weeks.
Despite an extensive and lengthy investigation, Donna’s body has never been found and it is strongly suspected she was murdered shortly after she disappeared.
Officers know that Donna was last seen in central Middlesbrough on Tuesday 28th April 1998 and is known to have travelled to Leeds during 1998.
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: https://www.cleveland.police.uk/police-forces/cleveland-police/areas/cleveland-police/campaigns/op-pandect/donna-keogh/find-donna-keogh/