Convicted murderer missing in north

Police in the north are searching for a 31-year-old convicted murderer who has gone missing.

Police in the north are searching for a 31-year-old convicted murderer who has gone missing.

Colin Paul King failed to turn up to a pre-release appointment in north Belfast yesterday. The public have been advised not to approach King but to contact police if they have seen him or have any information on his whereabouts.

He is described as being of slim build, 5ft 4in and with brown hair. When last seen he had a 'goatee' beard and was wearing an ear-ring in both ears. He has a scar on his forehead and a tattoo of the Tazmanian Devil cartoon character on his upper arm.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the PSNI on 0845 600 8000.

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