21/12/2022

Causeway Coast and Glens PSNI Capture Glen Allen

Glen Allen, who had been unlawfully at large after breaching the conditions of his temporary prison release, has been arrested by Causeway Coast and Glens PSNI.

The 34-year-old was convicted in relation to murder following an incident in June 2008.

He was arrested on Tuesday night, 20th December following Police Service appeals to trace his whereabouts.

The PSNI said: "We would like to thank members of the public who responded to the appeal with information. Allen is currently in police custody pending return to prison."

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