Man Arrested In Ely Over Murder Of Missing Woman

2 September 2014, 11:42 | Updated: 20 April 2015, 09:36

Police have arrested a man in Ely on suspicion of the murder of a woman who disappeared in 1997.

The arrest follows the re-opening of the case concerning Deborah Steel, former landlady of the Royal Standard Public House, who disappeared on December 28, 1997.

Ms Steel, who was 37 at the time, was last seen at around 1am.

DCI Martin Brunning, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire major crime unit, said: "I am convinced the answer to Deborah Steel's disappearance lies in Ely and that there are people in the city who can provide key information.

"I am appealing to anyone who may be able provide fresh information on this case to contact us. All information will be treated in confidence, and can be left anonymously.

"Deborah has not been seen for 17 years and her family deserve to know what happened to her."

A 70 year-old man is currently in custody at Parkside Police Station, Cambridge.

Police are also searching an address at Longfields, Ely.

Anyone with any information should call 01480 425880 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

Update 3rd September, 9.30am

The 70 year old man has been released on police bail.