Man arrested over suspected murder of Donna Keogh, 17, whose body was never found

A man has been arrested over the suspected murder of a 17-year-old girl who went missing almost 28 years ago.

The body of Donna Keogh, who was last seen in Middlesbrough town centre on 28 April 1998, has never been found.

Cleveland Police arrested a 64-year-old man in Leeds on Tuesday, on suspicion of her murder.

Donna was known to have travelled to Leeds in 1998 and police have been carrying out inquiries in the city in recent weeks.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Steven Chatterton said: "This morning we have made an arrest as a result of our recent inquiries, 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."

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The charity Crimestoppers has offered a £20,000 reward for information about Donna's murder.

In 2018, police found human remains after digging up an allotment on Teesside, but forensic testing revealed they dated back to medieval times.

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