13/09/2007

Fresh Appeal For Missing Sligo Girl

Gardaí have launched a new appeal for information about missing Sligo teenager Melissa Mahon on the first anniversary of her disappearance.

Melissa, 15, was last seen on September 13, 2006.

She is described as being 5ft tall and of thin build, with long black hair and a pale complexion.

(KMcA/SP)

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