Claire Holland disappearance: Police issue update on search for missing mother

Claire Holland went missing from Bristol back in 2012

Police have provided an update on their investigation into the disappearance of mother Claire Holland.

The 32-year-old from Lawrence Weston was last seen at the Seamus O’Donnell’s pub in St Nicholas Street, Bristol, on the evening of Wednesday, June 6 in 2012.

Last week, on November 16, Avon and Somerset Police launched a major search operation across the city as part of an ongoing murder investigation.

It saw teams search areas around the city centre pub and Castle Park.

The Seamus O’Donnell’s pub in St Nicholas Street where Claire Holland was last seen

Today (November 24), the leading detective in the case provided an update.

Detective Inspector Darren Hannant said nothing significant had been found in the searches, but said new lines of investigation were now being followed.

He also continued his appeal for information on her disappearance.

Det Insp Hannant said: “Our first phase of targeted and intelligence-led search activity has now concluded in connection with the disappearance of 32-year-old Claire Holland.

“While nothing significant was found in these searches, we had a good response to the renewed public appeal for information through calls to 101 and to the independent charity Crimestoppers.

“We are following up all new lines of enquiry as we continue to work towards finding out what happened to Claire, who was last seen leaving the Seamus O’Donnell’s pub in St Nicholas Street, Bristol, at around 11.15pm on Wednesday 6 June, 2012.

“I’d like to thank Claire’s family for their wholehearted support of our appeal. They will be kept updated on any further progress we make and we remain determined to find answers for them

“We firmly believe there are people out there who know what happened to Claire and I would urge them to do the right thing by her family, and come forward now.“

A dedicated appeal page on the Major Incident Public Reporting site has been set up - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/5219C66-PO1.

Information can also be given by calling 101 and giving the call handler the reference number 5219172645.