Missing Claire Holland: Man re-arrested and Clifton pub searched
Claire Holland has been missing since 2012 and police continue to treat the case as suspicious
Last updated 2nd Aug 2022
A man's been re-arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of a woman in Bristol ten years ago.
Claire Holland, then aged 32, from Lawrence Weston, was last seen leaving the Seamus O’Donnell’s pub in St Nicholas Street, Bristol, at around 11.15pm on Wednesday 6 June 2012.
She was reported missing a few days later and has not been seen or heard from since.
The arrest was made earlier this morning (Tuesday 2 August) and the man is now in police custody for further questioning.
Officers are also conducting forensic searches of a pub in Gordon Road in Clifton, following new information into the disappearance of Claire Holland.
Det Supt Darren Hannant said:
“We’ve entered a new phase in our enquiries and from today we’ll be carrying out a forensic-led search of a public house in Gordon Road, Clifton, due to specific new information we’ve received. It’s important to reiterate this search activity has no connection with the current or previous owners of the venue.
“The searches at the pub may take several days to complete and officers from the Neighbourhood Policing team will be carrying out additional reassurance patrols in the area to answer any worries or concerns residents may have.
“Through our specialist family liaison officers, we’re keeping Claire’s family fully informed, as well as continuing to provide them with any help or support they need.
Avon & Somerset Police say this recent operational activity marks a significant development in their investigation into Claire Holland's disappearance, which the police continue to treat as suspicious.
An appeal for information has been renewed:
“We’re urging anyone with information on Claire’s disappearance, no matter how significant it may seem, to come forward and speak to us now. Use this opportunity to tell us what you know", says Det Supt Darren Hannant.
A dedicated appeal page remains active on the Major Public Reporting site, which allows information to be provided online.