Man convicted of killing PSNI officer unlawfully at large

Police are searching for a man convicted of the manslaughter of a PSNI officer, who is unlawfully at large.

Detectives say Shane Frane may have travelled to the Republic of Ireland.

The 36-year-old was convicted in February 2014 of the manslaughter of Constable Philippa Reynolds, following a road traffic crash in 2013, in the Waterside area of Londonderry.

Ms Reynolds, 27, was a passenger in a police vehicle which was hit by a stolen car driven by Frane.

A PSNI spokesman said he has since breached the conditions of his temporary prison release by absconding from the Northern Ireland Prison Service.

Frane is described as 6ft 3in, of medium build with blue eyes with a left eye disfigurement.

He has tattoos on his upper right arm, has fair hair and speaks with a Republic of Ireland accent.

The spokesman said: "Despite attempts to arrest Frane, police have been unable to locate him.

"He may have travelled to the Republic of Ireland.

"Officers are appealing to anyone who has seen him or who knows of his whereabouts not to approach him, but to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1425 on 17/01/2024.

"Police would also appeal directly to him to hand himself in."

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