Man Arrested Over Missing Limerick Woman

Police in Northern Ireland have arrested a 35-year-old man on suspicion of murder in connection with the disappearance of a Limerick woman. The arrest follows an investigation into the fate of Carrie Mullane, who has not been seen since arriving in County Fermanagh on October 10.

Mullane, 39, travelled to Enniskillen by bus on a Saturday night. She was accompanied by a man known to her. The two of them took a taxi from the bus depot on Wellington Road to an address in Trasna Park. Police confirmed that approximately 9 p.m. on that evening was the last confirmed sighting of Mullane.

Detective Superintendent Richard Thornton said the Police Service of Northern Ireland holds serious concern that Mullane may have been the victim of a violent crime. He stated that the force believes she may have been murdered sometime after her arrival in Northern Ireland. The arrest was made on that basis.

Reports suggested Mullane might have traveled to the Derry area on October 11. However, Thornton said investigators have been unable to find evidence to verify that claim. Her movements have remained unknown since the taxi ride to Trasna Park.

Colleagues from An Garda Síochána reported concern for Mullane’s wellbeing to the PSNI on October 29. At that time, she was classified as a high-risk missing person. Police launched an intensive search that included CCTV reviews, house-to-house inquiries, electronics analysis, and witness interviews.

Those inquiries did not establish her whereabouts. The results led police to conclude that she may have been killed. Two family liaison officers were sent to Limerick to meet with Mullane’s loved ones. They provided support and explained the findings of the investigation to the family.

Police in Enniskillen have issued an appeal for witnesses and information. The public can provide details online at reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals.