31/10/2017

Police Seek Convicted Murderer Stephen Henry

Police are seeking the whereabouts of a convicted murderer who did not return to Magilligan Prison after a day release.

Stephen Henry, 41, was permitted to see his family on Monday, 30 October, however he failed to return.

He was last seen in the Craigavon area on Monday at around 3.45pm.

Police believe he may be in the Craigavon or Belfast areas.

He is described as being 5ft 10inches in height, of medium build with short brown hair. He has tattoos on both upper arms and scars on his forehead and left ear.

The public is being urged not to approach him but to contact the PSNI immediately.

Detective Sergeant McColgan said he has a history of violence.

He said: "I would ask Mr Henry to hand himself in to the authorities without any further delay and ask anyone who knows of his current whereabouts or who has any information to contact police on 999."

(CD)

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