The PSNI have appealed for the public's help in locating two prisoners who are unlawfully at large, having absconded from the Northern Ireland Prison Service.
The pair, who are believed to be in each other’s company, are Alison McDonagh, 49, and 54-year-old Stephen McParland. The PSNI confirmed they have absconded from the Northern Ireland Prison Service, Belfast Live reports.
The two were seen in Lanyon Place train station in Belfast on Saturday, January 21 at approximately 1.45pm. Lanyon Place runs multiple train services to Dublin Connolly each day.
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In 2006, Alison Michelle Martin - as she was then known - was jailed for the murder of George McDowell two years earlier. McDonagh is described as being approximately 5ft 2ins in height and of stocky build with auburn hair and green eyes. She has two tattoos including the words "mum" and "dad" on the underside of her right forearm.
She was last seen wearing a sky blue-coloured puffa jacket and light-coloured leggings carrying a bag for life and pulling a trolley bag.
Meanwhile, McParland kicked and punched his drinking mate Gary McKimm to death in 1997 over a £20 loan and was jailed for life for murder in 2008.
He is described as being around 5ft 10ins tall and of medium build with blue eyes and balding, dirty-fair hair. He has a tattoo on his left arm. He was last seen wearing a black hooded coat and grey bottoms with a large amount of luggage including Sports Direct hold-alls.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Despite attempts to contact both individuals, police have so far been unable to locate them.
"We are appealing to anyone who has seen them, or who knows of their whereabouts, not to approach them, but to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1972 of 21/1/23.
"We would also appeal directly to Alison McDonagh and Stephen McParland to hand themselves in. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous."
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