Vigils happening in Belfast and Ballymena to remember Chloe Mitchell

Vigils are happening in Belfast and Ballymena today (Wednesday) in tribute to Chloe Mitchell.

A huge search operation was launched after the 21-year-old, from Co Antrim, went missing on the 3rd of June.

The search was called off after suspected human remains were discovered in Ballymena.

A vigil in Belfast has been organised at City Hall at 5.30pm.

While the charity Turning Point NI is organising a vigil in Ms Mitchell's hometown of Ballymena.

Members of the community are invited to gather at 7.30pm in King George's Park in Harryville.

The charity said the vigil has been organised with the permission of the Mitchell family. the vigil has been organised with the permission of the Mitchell family.

Brendan McNally, whose sister Natalie died in an attack in Lurgan, Co Armagh, in December, said on Twitter that he hopes people will attend.

"I am urging a strong show out at Belfast City Hall on Wednesday 5.30 PM, as a vigil for the life of Chloe Mitchell," he wrote.

One man has appeared in court charged with Ms Mitchell's murder while a second was charged with assisting an offender.

Read More:

Man appears in court charged with murdering Chloe Mitchell

Chloe Mitchell: Two men charged in murder enquiry

How to listen to Cool FM

Tune into Northern Ireland’s number 1 for music, Cool FM on 97.4FM, online, on our Rayo app, your DAB radio, or say ‘Play Cool FM’ on your Smart Speaker. We play you the biggest hits from the world’s hottest artists, from Pete Snodden in the morning to the NI Hit 40.