Northern Ireland

Prisoner unlawfully at large arrested in Belfast

Police said Sean Megaw’s arrest came after appeals to trace his whereabouts (PA)
Police said Sean Megaw’s arrest came after appeals to trace his whereabouts (PA) Police said Sean Megaw’s arrest came after appeals to trace his whereabouts (PA)

A prisoner unlawfully at large after being released to attend a funeral has been arrested.

Sean Megaw, 35, was detained at an address in Belfast on Monday.

He is serving a sentence for attempted GBH with intent.

The prisoner was released at 10am on Saturday on compassionate grounds to attend a funeral.

He was due to return at 3pm, but police said he failed to so do.

Police said Megaw’s arrest in Belfast came after appeals to trace his whereabouts.