18/06/2014

Man Missing In Belfast

A man has been reported missing in the Belfast area by his family, who police say are concerned for his welfare.

18-year-old Matthew Bateman was last seen on Friday in the Botanic Gardens area in the south of the city.

Mr Bateman is originally from the Bangor, County Down area. He is described as being approximately 5'11" in height, of slim build, with dirty fair hair. He was unshaven but now but police say he may possibly have a ginger beard.

He was last seen wearing a blue-hooded top, dark tracksuit bottoms and black shoes. He was not wearing any socks.

Police have appealed for Matthew or anyone who knows of his whereabouts to contact them at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101.

(IT/JP)

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