Two males charged over homicide and disappearance of Chloe Mitchell

Two males have been charged over the homicide and disappearance of Co Antrim girl Chloe Mitchell, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) stated. Detectives from PSNI’s Major Investigation Team have charged a 26-year-old man with homicide and a 34-year-old man with helping offenders.

Both males are as a result of seem earlier than Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Monday morning.

Ms Mitchell, 21, was final seen on CCTV within the early hours of Saturday June 3 in Ballymena city centre.

Detectives investigating Ms Mitchell’s disappearance launched a homicide inquiry on Sunday after suspected human stays have been present in Ballymena.

Forensic officers attended a flat within the James Street space of Ballymena on Sunday night. The property had been cordoned off by police earlier within the week.

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The discovery got here after intensive searches throughout Ballymena over latest days.

Members of the Community Rescue Service (CRS) assisted police within the main search operation in Ballymena.

In a press release on Sunday night time, the volunteer-based organisation stated: “The CRS would like to thank the people of Ballymena, those who live and work in the Harryville area and especially Chloe’s family and friends for their exceptional support during our operations.”