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08/03/2017
Appeal Launched After 'Dangerous' Prisoner Fails To Return To Jail
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a "dangerous" prisoner who failed to return to Maghaberry Prison in Lisburn.
Michael Lawrence Smith, aged 38, was mistakenly released from jail on Tuesday, 07 March, and has failed to return.
He is currently on remand for murder.
The public are being urged not to approach him and to contact the police immediately.
Detective Superintendent Kevin Geddes said: "I would ask Mr Smith 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)
Michael Lawrence Smith, aged 38, was mistakenly released from jail on Tuesday, 07 March, and has failed to return.
He is currently on remand for murder.
The public are being urged not to approach him and to contact the police immediately.
Detective Superintendent Kevin Geddes said: "I would ask Mr Smith 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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