Prisoner "at large" since November arrested in Antrim

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By Adam Evans

A remand prisoner who had been on the run from Maghaberry Prison since November has been arrested in Antrim.

Charles Valliday, 46 was held at an address in the Springfarm area at around 2pm this afternoon.

His brother, who was also unlawfully at large was arrested in North Belfast back in December.

Both men had been remanded in custody on charges surrounding the murder of Christopher Mackin, which occurred in Belfast on 1st March 2012.

PSNI Detective Inspector McCartney added: "I would like to thank members of the public who came forward with information following our appeal to locate Charles Valliday and James Valliday, which undoubtedly helped officers establish their whereabouts."

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