Claudia 'lead' discounted

NORTH Yorkshire Police have discounted what officers had hoped might be a significant lead in the hunt for missing York chef Claudia Lawrence.

The force said that information received following an appeal on the BBC's Crimewatch programme – which related to an outdoor location in North Yorkshire – has been fully investigated and ruled out.

Detective Superintendent Ray Galloway said: "This call was made in good faith. Despite it now being discounted, members of the public should not be put off from making a call if they have any information they believe could help."