A murder investigation has begun following the disappearance of a Co Down dad of four.
William ‘Pat’ McCormick, 55, was last seen in Comber five days ago.
A man and woman in their 20s are being questioned on suspicion of murdering the father-of-four.
Detective Chief Inspector Pete Montgomery said police believe that Pat has sadly been murdered.
Pat is around 5ft 3″ in height, and of medium build, with short dark brown hair. Pat has not been in contact with his family for five days.
Two people were arrested yesterday in the Comber area – a 26 year old man who was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping, and a 20-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping and perverting the course of justice. They were both subsequently rearrested yesterday evening on suspicion of murder and remain in custody after an additional 36 hours was granted in court.
Detective Chief Inspector Pete Montgomery is appealing for information.
“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,” added Detective Chief Inspector Pete Montgomery.