James Meehan: PSNI issue appeal as convicted murder unlawfully at large

Police are appealing for information to assist in locating 55-year-old James Meehan, who is currently unlawfully at large.

Meehan, who has been serving a life sentence in prison following a murder conviction in 2009, was on day release from HMP Magilligan on Monday, 9th December however has failed to return.

We are appealing to anyone who has seen him, or who knows of his whereabouts, not to approach him directly but to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1251 09/12/24.

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

Police would also appeal directly to James to hand himself in. 

Meehan was found guilty of murdering Derry man James McFadden outside his home in 2007.

Mr McFadden died after being attacked outside his Moyola Drive home after he had attended a wedding reception in Co Donegal.