More time for detectives in North to question man arrested on suspicion of murdering Limerick woman

Detectives investigating the disappearance of Carrie Mullane (Noonan) have launched a murder investigation and arrested a man, aged 35, on suspicion of murder. Picture: PSNI

Police in the North have been granted an additional 36 hours to question a man arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman who went missing from Limerick.

THE PSNI said the investigation "is continuing at pace" for 39-year-old Carrie Mullane (Noonan).

Detectives investigating the disappearance of the Limerick woman arrested a man, aged 35, on suspicion of murder.

Ms Mullane has not been seen since travelling to Enniskillen, Fermanagh, on October 10 and has not been in touch with friends and family.

“Detectives investigating the suspected murder of Carrie Mullane (Noonan) in the Enniskillen area have, as of this afternoon, Wednesday, 4 November, been granted a court extension of an additional 36 hours to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder," said the PSNI.

“The investigation is continuing at pace, and there is no further information at this time.”

Family and friends of Ms Mullane gathered in Moyross to show their support to the family on Tuesday night.

The vigil for Carrie Mullane (Noonan) at Moyross on Tuesday night

Her son Jayden said on social media: "I want to say a big thanks to everyone that showed a face tonight for my mother I really appreciate this, ye all mean a lot to me and my family and again a really big thanks".

In another post, Jayden wrote: "hopefully a text soon love you mam".

Ms Mullane's sister, Sandra, has been posting about Carrire's disappearance for days.

She wrote on Wednesday: "Carrie was very liked by everyone, she was her own worst enemy, and I honestly believe the power of a prayer can go a long way, may we hear good news soon."

On Tuesday, Detective Superintendent Richard Thornton from the PSNI's serious crime branch, said Ms Mullane's disappearance is extremely out of character and has led to grave concerns for her safety.

“Family and friends of Carrie tell us that she is usually in almost daily contact with them and not hearing from her has caused them to fear something may have happened to her after she reached Northern Ireland," he said.