Long defends statement after accusations of misleading MLAs over murderer on run

Alliance Party leader Naomi Long MLA, speaking to the media in the Great Hall at Parliament Buildings, Stormont (Liam McBurney/PA) - (PA Wire)

Stormont Justice Minister Naomi Long has said she gave the Assembly information that was available to her at the time after being accused of misleading MLAs over a murderer who absconded from prison.

Ms Long faced questions from across the Assembly chamber as killer Gary Anderson remains on the run after being granted temporary release to attend his father’s funeral in Londonderry last week.