Claudia Lawrence detectives focus enquiry on alleyway - six years on

Detectives investigating the disappearance and suspected murder of Claudia Lawrence have carried out fresh enquiries and searches close to her home.

On Wednesday 25 February 2015, our Major Crime Unit examined the alleyway to the rear of Claudia's house on Heworth Road as they developed possible new lines of enquiry as part of the ongoing review into the original investigation.

Specialist search officers and a police dog supported the operational activity, which included further house-to-house enquiries in the area as well as contacting former residents.

Detective Superintendent Dai Malyn, head of North Yorkshire Police's Major Crime Unit and the senior investigating officer in the Claudia Lawrence case, said: "The review remains very active and the team are currently working on a lead that may indicate the alleyway at the rear of Claudia's house is significant."