Bangor pensioner dies in hospital

81-year-old Jean McAllister went missing last night and was later found in the Ashbury area this afternoon.

Jean McAllister
Published 10th Feb 2017
Last updated 10th Feb 2017

The 81-year-old went missing from the Carlton Park area of the town at around 10.30 yesterday evening.

The pensioner was wearing her nightgown and slippers, as well as a pair of jeans and a teal-coloured Regatta fleece at the time of her disappearance.

She was found this afternoon and brought to hospital where she later died.

Inspector Stephen McGuigan thanked those involved in the search operation.

“Mrs McAllister was found this afternoon near to where she went missing in the Ashbury area of the town," he said.

“We would pay tribute to local residents and the Community Rescue Service who worked so hard to find Mrs McAllister."

“Our thoughts are with the family at this sad time”