A second man has been arrested in connection with the mysterious disappearance of a miner.

Edward Donnelly went missing from his home, in Fynway, Sacriston, County Durham, on March 25, 2002. He has never been found.

Durham Police said a 45-year-old man from Sherburn Hill had today been arrested on suspicion of murder. He is being held in custody at Durham City Police Station where he is being questioned.

Three people arrested yesterday - a 41-year-old Sacriston man on suspicion of murder and two women on suspcion of perverting the course of justice - remain in custody.