Charlenesuspect released pending further inquiries

A 51-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder of Blackpool teenager Charlene Downes has been released under investigation.
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Charlene Downes

The man was arrested on Tuesday (August 1) and interviewed over three days.

He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

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The Gazette is choosing not to name him at this stage in the inquiry.

Charlene was just 14-years-old when she was last seen in Blackpool on Saturday November 1st 2003.

Police say they are committed to finding those responsible for her murder and bringing them to justice.

A £100,000 reward remains on offer for information leading to the conviction of her killer or killers.

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The investigation is one of the largest and longest running in the history of Lancashire Constabulary.

Although Charlene’s body has never been found, detectives upgraded their investigation to a murder inquiry in March 2006.

Two men were acquitted of killing her during a re-trial after a jury in 2007 was unable to reach a verdict. The men were awarded compensation.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org they can email: [email protected]