Manhunt launched for convicted murderer on the run as police warn public not to approach
18 August 2024, 09:13
A manhunt has been launched for a convicted murderer who is on the run in Northern Ireland.
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David McCord is currently "unlawfully at large", the Police Service of Northern Ireland said.
The 54-year-old is serving a life sentence, reportedly for killing his girlfriend in 2003.
He was in the custody of prison staff at a property in the Crumlin Road area of north Belfast on Friday when he disappeared.
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McCord was last seen on Castlereagh Road wearing a green jacket and black tracksuit bottoms, carrying a red carrier bag.
Police have appealed have directly to McCord to hand himself in and asked anyone with information to come forward but warned the public not to approach him.
