Police in Causeway Coast and Glens have arrested 34-year-old Glen Allen who was unlawfully at large from prison.

Allen, convicted in relation to murder following an incident in June 2008, had breached the conditions of his temporary prison release.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “He was arrested on Tuesday night, 20th December following Police Service appeals to trace his whereabouts.

“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.”