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Escaped Murderer Recaptured In Belfast
A convicted murderer who escaped from police custody on Friday has been arrested in Belfast.
Thomas Valliday, serving a life sentence for the 2008 murder of Frank 'Bap' McGreevy'.
It is understood that Mr Valliday absconded from the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald on Friday.
Police recaptured Mr Valliday on Monday evening. Police said an extensive operation had been launched to track down Mr Valliday, who was considered dangerous.
(MH/CD)
Thomas Valliday, serving a life sentence for the 2008 murder of Frank 'Bap' McGreevy'.
It is understood that Mr Valliday absconded from the Ulster Hospital in Dundonald on Friday.
Police recaptured Mr Valliday on Monday evening. Police said an extensive operation had been launched to track down Mr Valliday, who was considered dangerous.
(MH/CD)
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