By Chris Whitworth
Police have spoken to the Asian woman who was thought to be a key witness in the Aisling Symes disappearance inquiry.
Inspector Gary Davey, who has headed up the Aisling case, said police talked with the woman over night and that she had been ruled out of the investigation.
“She is no longer part of our inquiries relating to Aisling’s disappearance,” he said.
Mr Davey would not reveal what information the woman told police.
The Asian woman, described as in her 30s, was reported to have been walking her dog behind Aisling on the night she disappeared.
A team of 30 police staff are continuing to carry out background inquiries into the Aisling case.
Mr Davey has thanked the community for their cooperation and compassion in the case.
"We sincerely thank all the many members of the public who have delivered messages, beautiful cards prepared by children, flowers and other tributes," he said.
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