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Donna was 17-years-old when she went missing in 1998 from Middlesbrough. Despite an extensive and lengthy investigation, her body has never been found and it is strongly suspected she was murdered shortly after she disappeared

A second arrest has been made in connection with the murder of 17-year-old Donna Keogh who went missing nearly 30 years ago.

The 62-year-old man was arrested in the Manchester area, and he will now be interviewed in police custody.

Earlier this year, officers arrested a man, 64, from the Leeds area also on suspicion of the murder of Donna. That man remains on police bail while enquiries continue.

Despite an extensive and lengthy investigation, Donna's body has never been found but it is strongly suspected she was murdered shortly after she disappeared. Officers know that Donna was last seen in central Middlesbrough on Tuesday, April 28, 1998, and is known to have travelled to Leeds that year.

Deputy Senior Investigating Officer for Cleveland Police, Detective Inspector Evan Kirtley, said: "This morning we have made a second arrest in connection with the murder of Donna Keogh. The man remains in police custody where he will be interviewed.

"We remain in close contact with Donna’s family and they are being kept fully updated. Donna’s family have lived with unbearable uncertainty for nearly 30 years as they need answers as to what happened to Donna, and we are determined to find those answers for them.

"Somebody out there knows what happened and could tell us, in order to give the family some comfort and peace, after all this time. 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.