Missing girl (5) returns to Wales from Ireland as father surrenders

Brian Owens had failed to turn up for court in north Wales on Friday for sentencing

Brian Owens (26) and Molly Owens (5) returned to Holyhead from Ireland. Photograph: PA
Brian Owens (26) and Molly Owens (5) returned to Holyhead from Ireland. Photograph: PA

A Welsh man who had travelled to the Republic with his five-year-old daughter has surrendered to police after returning with the girl.

Brian Owens (26) and Molly Owens returned to Holyhead from Ireland, North Wales Police said.

Police had moved their search from Wales to the Republic on Sunday where they believed the father and daughter were with 31-year-old Elaine Doutch.

Supt Nigel Harrison said Owens had “surrendered to authorities on his return and will appear in court”.

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Owens failed to turn up at Caernarfon Magistrates Court in north Wales on Friday for sentencing. North Wales Police have not said what offences he had committed.