Convicted killer absconded during compassionate prison leave

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 22 Sept, 22:20

Gary Anderson absconded while on temporary release from prison to attend his father's funeral.

Anderson, sentenced to a minimum of 15 years for a 2018 murder, was released from Maghaberry Prison on compassionate grounds but failed to return. He remains at large a week later. His brother Sean was convicted of the same murder but was not granted compassionate leave.

How it is being reported

• Manhunt continues as Derry murderer remains on the runBelfast Telegraph · 22 Sept, 16:30
• I was 'fully transparent' about on-the run killer case - justice ministerBBC Northern Ireland · 21 Sept, 15:08
• Justice minister 'deeply concerned' over temporary release of convicted killerBBC Northern Ireland · 20 Sept, 15:19

In this story: Gary Anderson · Sean Anderson · Karol Kelly · Maghaberry Prison · Derry

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