Killer arrested after nine days on the run
Gary Anderson, a convicted murderer who absconded while on temporary release for his father's funeral, has been arrested in the Republic of Ireland. Irish police apprehended him in Buncrana, and authorities are now coordinating his return to custody.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding prison management and the security of temporary release programs for high-risk offenders.
Image source, PSNI Handout Image caption, Gary Anderson is serving a 15-year sentence for the murder of Karol Kelly
A man who was convicted of murder and has been unlawfully at large for over a week has been arrested in the Republic of Ireland.
Gary Anderson, 29, was jailed for life in 2023, alongside his brother, for the murder of Karol Kelly in Londonderry .
He was on temporary release from prison to attend his father's funeral when he absconded.
He was arrested on Wednesday by An Garda Síochána (Irish police) at a property in the town of Buncrana in County Donegal.
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