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Man held after disappearance of woman in Co Antrim

Chloe Mitchell, 21, was last seen in the early hours of 3 June in Ballymena town centre
Chloe Mitchell, 21, was last seen in the early hours of 3 June in Ballymena town centre

A man has been arrested by police searching for a missing woman in Co Antrim.

Chloe Mitchell, 21, was last seen in the early hours of 3 June in Ballymena town centre.

The PSNI said she was seen on CCTV walking in the direction of James Street and has asked for anyone with information on her whereabouts to contact officers.

Chief Inspector Arnie O'Neill said a 26-year-old man was arrested in Lurgan, Co Armagh this afternoon and is currently helping police with inquiries.

He added: "We are becoming increasingly concerned as to the whereabouts of 21-year-old Chloe Mitchell.

"We are now aware that Chloe was last seen in the late hours of 2 June into the early hours of 3 June in Ballymena town centre. She was seen on CCTV walking in the direction of James Street.

"Chloe was wearing a green and black North Face style jacket, a white T-shirt, leggings and Nike trainers."

Community groups in Ballymena have been carrying out searches for Ms Mitchell, including the Harryville Residents Association and Ballykeel and District Community Association.