The young girl was seen wandering alone around 5 this morning in Castlewellan.
CCTV footage of the Main Street area confirmed the time and location of this view, triggering a search operation. READ MORE: Babel Fire: A fire at a hotel in downtown Belfast is treated as “accidental” Police and Community Search and Rescue teams were on the ground in Co Down for several hours. Shortly before 3 a.m. Wednesday, police confirmed the young girl had been found. Interim Chief Inspector Adam Corner said: “The young girl was found safe and well. We would like to thank Community Search and Rescue and the public for their help and support in locating this child. “ Slieve Croob Ulster’s union adviser Alan Lewis thanked local police and the public for their “quick and effective response” on Wednesday. To receive the latest news directly in your inbox, subscribe to our free newsletter. Read more: Donna McGarry dedicates to “amazing woman, great friend and incredible husband and mother” Read more: NI husband’s tribute to devoted wife who died after being diagnosed with brain tumor
