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26/11/2014
Convicted Murderer Fails To Return To Prison
A 51-year-old convicted murderer is on the run after he failed to return to Maghaberry Prison following home leave.
William Sloan was jailed in 1989 for the murder of 39-year-old James Hamilton.
He was released on licence in 1999, however this was revoked in 2006 after Sloan committed further offences, including arson and breaching a non-molestation order.
It is understood that he was due to return to Maghaberry from home leave on 21 November, but he did not.
A statement from the Northern Ireland Prison Service said that they were working with the PSNI to locate Mr Sloan and return him to custody.
Sloan is described as around 5ft 9" in height, of medium build with brown eyes and grey hair.
He has a number of tattoos on his arms and hands.
Anyone with any information should contact the PSNI or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MH/JP)
William Sloan was jailed in 1989 for the murder of 39-year-old James Hamilton.
He was released on licence in 1999, however this was revoked in 2006 after Sloan committed further offences, including arson and breaching a non-molestation order.
It is understood that he was due to return to Maghaberry from home leave on 21 November, but he did not.
A statement from the Northern Ireland Prison Service said that they were working with the PSNI to locate Mr Sloan and return him to custody.
Sloan is described as around 5ft 9" in height, of medium build with brown eyes and grey hair.
He has a number of tattoos on his arms and hands.
Anyone with any information should contact the PSNI or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MH/JP)
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