Convicted killer David McCord on the run

54-year-old David McCord escaped prison officers in the north of the city on Friday

The PSNI is urging McCord to hand himself in
Published 17th Aug 2024
Last updated 17th Aug 2024

Police are appealing to the public to be vigilant after a prisoner went missing in Belfast.

54-year-old David McCord who is serving a life sentence for murder, is unlawfully at large.

He was last seen on the Castlereagh Road around 4.30 on Friday afternoon.

He was wearing a green jacket, black tracksuit bottoms, and was carrying a red carrier bag.

Police are appealing to anyone who has seen him or who knows of his whereabouts not to approach him, but to contact 101, and quote reference number 607 of 16/08/24.

Police would also appeal directly to Mr McCord to hand himself in.

Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous.