Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Lamduan Armitage two decades ago released on bail

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th February 2024, at 23:00hrs

Detectives are appealing for anyone who knew Lamduan and her family to come forward

Detectives from the cold case unit investigating the murder of Lamduan Armitage, known as ‘Lady of the Hills’, who was found by walkers two decades ago have released a suspect arrested on suspicion of murder over the weekend on bail.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said:

“The 61-year-old man arrested on Saturday (1 February 2025) on suspicion of the murder of Lamduan Armitage in 2004 has been released on conditional bail while police enquiries continue.

“We again strongly urge the media and public to refrain from speculation about the case to ensure fair justice can be delivered in line with the Contempt of Court Act 1981.

“Where we believe there have been breaches of contempt laws, we have the option of referring them to the Attorney General’s Office to consider.

“We also urge the media to respect the rights and privacy of those connected to the case, including family members.”

Appeal for information in the Doncaster and Preston areas.

Investigators are continuing to appeal for information about the case and to build a clear picture of Lamduan’s life in the UK before her death.

In particular, we are urging people to come forward who may have got to know Lamduan and her family when – between March to early October 2004 following her death – they lived in:

the village of Sprotborough near Doncaster, South Yorkshire and Preston, Lancashire

Make a report to assist the investigation

If you can help in any way, please:

Email: coldcasereviewunit@northyorkshire.police.uk
Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for the Cold Case Review Unit. Please leave a voicemail message including your contact information.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestopperson 0800 555111 or go to http://crimestoppers-uk.org

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12170002439 when providing information about this case.

Go to the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) to respond to the appeal.