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Chloe Mitchell: Man, 26, charged with 21-year-old's murder Chloe Mitchell: Man, 26, charged with 21-year-old's murder
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Chloe Mitchell was last seen between ten and eleven days agoChloe Mitchell was last seen between ten and eleven days ago
A man has been charged with the murder of Chloe Mitchell, 21, who went missing in Ballymena earlier this month.A man has been charged with the murder of Chloe Mitchell, 21, who went missing in Ballymena earlier this month.
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder while a 34-year-old man has been charged with assisting offenders, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder while a 34-year-old man has been charged with assisting offenders, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
Both men are due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court on Monday.Both men are due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates' Court on Monday.
Chloe Mitchell was last seen in the County Antrim town on the night of 2 June and the early hours of 3 June.Chloe Mitchell was last seen in the County Antrim town on the night of 2 June and the early hours of 3 June.
A huge search operation was launched in Ballymena after Ms Mitchell's disappearanceA huge search operation was launched in Ballymena after Ms Mitchell's disappearance
A huge search operation was launched in an attempt to find her. CCTV footage showed her walking in the direction of James Street before she went missing.A huge search operation was launched in an attempt to find her. CCTV footage showed her walking in the direction of James Street before she went missing.
On Sunday, suspected human remains were found. These have not been formally identified.On Sunday, suspected human remains were found. These have not been formally identified.
At that stage, a murder investigation was launched.At that stage, a murder investigation was launched.
'Worked in hope''Worked in hope'
North Antrim MP Ian Paisley told BBC News NI's Good Morning Ulster programme that Chloe Mitchell's death was an "absolute tragedy".North Antrim MP Ian Paisley told BBC News NI's Good Morning Ulster programme that Chloe Mitchell's death was an "absolute tragedy".
"There is a terrible shadow over the town - the sadness is palpable," he said."There is a terrible shadow over the town - the sadness is palpable," he said.
Mr Paisley paid tribute to the teams of people - both professionals and volunteers - saying that they showed "great courage and bravery".Mr Paisley paid tribute to the teams of people - both professionals and volunteers - saying that they showed "great courage and bravery".
"They were just brilliant; they worked in very hot weather through river beds and through difficult terrain."They were just brilliant; they worked in very hot weather through river beds and through difficult terrain.
"It shows the community spirit. No-one wanted to hear that awful news that emerged and the sadness that is there. They worked in hope, but unfortunately that has been put aside now.""It shows the community spirit. No-one wanted to hear that awful news that emerged and the sadness that is there. They worked in hope, but unfortunately that has been put aside now."
The Ballymena community worked alongside the Community Rescue Service (CRS) last week searching along the banks of the Braid River as well as in the water.The Ballymena community worked alongside the Community Rescue Service (CRS) last week searching along the banks of the Braid River as well as in the water.
Surrounding parklands and the Ecos centre were also searched.Surrounding parklands and the Ecos centre were also searched.
A prayer vigil for Chloe Mitchell was held in Harryville in Ballymena on SundayA prayer vigil for Chloe Mitchell was held in Harryville in Ballymena on Sunday
A voluntary group, K9 Search and Rescue, said its teams had also helped look for for Ms Mitchell. A voluntary group, K9 Search and Rescue, said its teams had also helped look for Ms Mitchell.
A prayer vigil for the missing woman was held at Harryville Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening.A prayer vigil for the missing woman was held at Harryville Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening.
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