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A man has been arrested as part of the continuing investigation into the murder of Claudia Lawrence.A man has been arrested as part of the continuing investigation into the murder of Claudia Lawrence.
The missing chef, 35, has not been seen since March 2009. North Yorkshire Police said a 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. The missing chef, 35, has not been seen since March 2009.
A large police presence has been at The Acomb pub, on Kingsway, York, since about 08:00 BST. North Yorkshire Police said a 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and has been bailed.
The arrest comes after reports of a large police presence at The Acomb pub, on Kingsway in the Heworth area of York, earlier.
A 59-year-old man held on suspicion of her murder in May remains on bail.A 59-year-old man held on suspicion of her murder in May remains on bail.
A spokesman said: "The man is currently being interviewed in custody while searches and forensic enquiries are conducted in relation to the investigation."
Miss Lawrence, who lived in Heworth, was due to start a shift at the University of York on 19 March at 06:00, but failed to turn up.Miss Lawrence, who lived in Heworth, was due to start a shift at the University of York on 19 March at 06:00, but failed to turn up.
Her 67-year-old father, Peter, reported her missing the following day.Her 67-year-old father, Peter, reported her missing the following day.
Extensive searches of the area were made, but she was not found and police have since treated her disappearance as murder.Extensive searches of the area were made, but she was not found and police have since treated her disappearance as murder.
Martin Dales, spokesman for Claudia's father, said: "Peter remains very grateful for all the hard work that North Yorkshire Police are continuing to put into finding Claudia.Martin Dales, spokesman for Claudia's father, said: "Peter remains very grateful for all the hard work that North Yorkshire Police are continuing to put into finding Claudia.
"It is to be hoped that this is another vital piece in the jigsaw of information that needs to come to the police.""It is to be hoped that this is another vital piece in the jigsaw of information that needs to come to the police."
North Yorkshire Police launched a review of the case last year and have carried out new forensic work and searches of Miss Lawrence's home.North Yorkshire Police launched a review of the case last year and have carried out new forensic work and searches of Miss Lawrence's home.
A house in the Burnholme area of York was searched following the arrest of the 59-year-old man from York on 13 May.A house in the Burnholme area of York was searched following the arrest of the 59-year-old man from York on 13 May.
A second property in North Shields, Tyneside, was also searched by officers.A second property in North Shields, Tyneside, was also searched by officers.
The suspect was released on conditional bail which was extended by police last month.The suspect was released on conditional bail which was extended by police last month.