Two men released in William McCormick investigation

55-year-old William McCormick - known locally as Pat - was last seen in Comber on Thursday 30 May. Credit: Family photo

Two men arrested in connection with the disappearance and murder of William McCormick, have been released without charge.

The pair, aged 39 and 20, were detained on suspicion of assisting offenders and perverting the course of justice on Wednesday.

Both have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Police are appealing for information about the disappearance and suspected murder of William. Credit: Pacemaker

The 55-year-old father of four - also known as Pat - was last seen in Comber, Co Down, on Thursday 30 May and has not made contact with his family since.

As investigations continue, police have released CCTV footage of William McCormick’s last known movements.

It shows him driving his black Citreon C4 in the Castle Street area of Comber at about 10pm last Thursday after he earlier left his parents’home in Ballynahinch.

Anyone with information has been asked to come forward.