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A convicted murderer has absconded from Maghaberry Prison during a period of release.
William Robert Martin was due to return to the prison yesterday after pre-release testing.
The 48-year-old is serving a life sentence and is described as having brown eyes, grey hair and a medium build.
A descriptoion posted to the DOJ website reads:
Description: Height - 1.73m
Build - Medium
Complexion - Fresh
Eye colour: Brown
Hair colour: Grey
Distinguishing marks: Ear - Left, Scar; Eye - Right, Scar, Side of r/eye; Knee - Left, Scar; Finger - Right Thumb, Scar; Arm - Upper Left , Tattoo, Mks; Arm - Lower Right , Tattoo, Skull do or die; Arm - Upper Right , Tattoo, Mks mum; Arm - Upper Left , Tattoo, Mks;
If you see anyone matching this description please call your nearest police station or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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