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PSNI Looking for Murderer Who Escaped From Day Release
Police say the 29-year-old convicted murderer remains unlawfully at large after failing to return from authorized release, and they are urging him to surrender.
- On Monday, September 14, 2026, the Police Service of Northern Ireland launched a search for Gary Anderson, 29, after he failed to return from prison day release and remains unlawfully at large.
- Anderson was serving a 15-year sentence for the 2018 murder of Karol Kelly, a 35-year-old father of five killed in Derry; he and his brother, Sean Anderson, were convicted in 2023.
- Described as approximately 5 feet 11 inches tall with brown hair and slim build, Anderson has a scar on his right hand and a smiley face tattoo on his left ankle; authorities warn the public not to approach him.
- Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting reference 555, or provide anonymous tips to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100 per cent anonymous.
- Resettlement day release allows prisoners to leave HMP Maghaberry for work placements, training, or maintaining family ties before eventual release, as PSNI officers continue investigating Anderson's whereabouts.
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PressNewsAgencyUrgent manhunt for murderer who failed to return to prison from day release
Gary Anderson was sentenced in 2023 to 15 years for the murder of Karol Kelly.
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