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10/03/2015
Absconded Prisoner Found In North Belfast
A convicted murderer who escaped from prison just before Christmas has been found in north Belfast.
Samuel McKinley was due to return to Maghaberry Prison on 22nd December following a pre-release work scheme.
He had been serving a life sentence for murder.
The 53-year-old was found in the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to police.
A file is being prepared for the Public Prosecution Service.
(CD)
Samuel McKinley was due to return to Maghaberry Prison on 22nd December following a pre-release work scheme.
He had been serving a life sentence for murder.
The 53-year-old was found in the early hours of Tuesday morning, according to police.
A file is being prepared for the Public Prosecution Service.
(CD)
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