Man arrested over death of Victoria Hall, 17, who was discovered naked in a ditch 22 years ago

A MAN has been arrested in connection with the death of a 17-year-old girl dumped naked in a ditch 22 years ago.

Victoria Hall was last seen on September 19, 1999, after a night out with pals at a nightclub in Felixstowe, Suffolk.

But the teen never returned home with her body discovered five days later in a water-filled ditch 25 miles away near Stowmarket.

None of her clothes or possessions have ever been found.

The schoolgirl, who was studying for her A-levels at Orwell High School, Felixstowe, had not been sexually assaulted.

Suffolk Police have now arrested a man in connection with Victoria's death who has not been quizzed by cops before.

The force haven't revealed what offence the suspect is being held for or confirmed his age.

In November 2001, a businessman was cleared of her murder after a two-week trial at Norwich Crown Court.

A fresh probe was launched in 2019 after new evidence came to light.

Victoria was walking home from the Bandbox nightclub with best friend Gemma Algar in the early hours of the morning when she vanished.

The pair had stopped at a takeaway before saying goodbye at 2.30am just 300 yards from Victoria's home.

Gemma later heard screams but believed someone was messing around.

Her parents woke up the next morning and realised Victoria had not come home – and alerted the police.

Tragically Victoria's body was discovered on September 24.

22 YEARS LATER

Unseen CCTV was released as part of the new murder probe as Victoria enjoyed her night out with Gemma.

Speaking in 2019, Victoria's dad Graham said: "They are sifting through those calls but it's a painstaking thing.

"It gives us hope. Don't forget it's 20 years, it's a long while, but there's hope still."

Cops are continuing to ask anyone with information about Victoria’s death to contact the Major Investigation Team on 0800 092 0410 or 0207 158 0124 or through the portal here.

Last year Detective Chief Superintendent Eamonn Bridger said: "We still believe there are people out there who will know something very significant about this case, but have still as yet not told us.

"It is never too late to come forward and we are ready to take their call.

"We know allegiances can change over the years and someone who may have been compelled to keep a secret to protect another person may no longer feel the same obligation.

"Any information we are given will be treated with the utmost confidence.

"Please help us to solve this shocking crime and provide Victoria's family the answers they deserve."

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