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Man Arrested on Suspicion of 1994 Murder of 13-Year-Old Lindsay Rimer

Detectives say the arrest follows renewed inquiries under Operation Posemill.

Overview

  • West Yorkshire Police detained the suspect at an undisclosed UK prison where he is serving a sentence for other offences.
  • He is being interviewed today and tomorrow and is expected to be bailed and returned to prison as enquiries continue, with no immediate further developments anticipated.
  • Investigators are approaching identified potential witnesses in Hebden Bridge and the wider Halifax area.
  • Police urged anyone with information to come forward via 101 quoting Operation Posemill, text or voicemail to 07707 147314, email operationposemill@westyorkshire.police.uk, Live Chat, or the Major Incident Public Portal.
  • Lindsay Rimer vanished in November 1994 after a trip to a local shop, and her body was found months later in a nearby canal.