PSNI murder probe launched as suspected human remains found in Chloe Mitchell case

DETECTIVES INVESTIGATING THE disappearance of Co Antrim woman Chloe Mitchell have launched a murder inquiry after suspected human remains were found in Ballymena.

“Sadly, today detectives have recovered suspected human remains in Ballymena, and while there has been no formal identification, we have now launched a murder inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell, who was a high-risk, missing person. Forensic officers attended a flat in the James Street area of Ballymena this evening. The property had been cordoned off by police earlier in the week.A 26-year-old man arrested on Thursday in Lurgan, Co Armagh, in connection with the police investigation, continued to be questioned today after officers yesterday secured a 36-hour extension to his detention period.

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