Man charged with murder of missing Catherine

A 46-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Offaly woman Catherine Gowing who has been missing from her home in Wales since last Friday.

Clive Sharpe from Bethesda was arrested earlier this week following the disappearance of Ms Gowing.

It is understood that he was known to the missing woman. He has been remanded in custody to appear before Mold Magistrates court this morning.