A murder probe has been launched following the disappearance of a Co Down dad.
William ‘Pat’ McCormick, 55, was last seen in Comber five days ago.
A man and woman in their early 20s are being questioned on suspicion of killing the father-of-four.
Detective Chief Inspector Pete Montgomery said: “Pat, as William is known locally, was last seen in Comber on Thursday evening, 30 May.
“Whilst I’m keeping an open mind, I now believe that Pat has sadly been murdered.
“Pat is 55 and is described as being 5’ 3” in height, of medium build, with short dark brown hair. Ever since he was last seen five days ago, Pat has not been in contact with his family.”
A 26-year-old man and 20-year-old woman remained in police custody last night.
They were first arrested in the Comber area on Monday on suspicion of kidnapping, while the young woman was also suspected of perverting the course of justice.
DCI Montgomery added: “They were both subsequently rearrested yesterday evening on suspicion of murder and remain in custody after an additional 36 hours was granted in court.
“Pat was a father of four and his family deserve to know what has happened to him.
“Today, I’m making an appeal for information about the circumstances leading to Pat’s disappearance. I want to speak to anyone who saw Pat in his car or walking in the Comber area on 30 May.
“I want to know if he was with anyone? Where did he go? I am also asking if anyone has saw Pat, or had contact with him, since 30 May to let us know.
“I would appeal for anyone who has any information surrounding Pat’s disappearance to contact detectives at the incident room at Musgrave Street on 101. We would also like to hear from anyone who captured any dashcam footage in the Comber area on Thursday 30 May from around 8pm until midnight.”
Details can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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