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Renewed appeal 11 years after man went missing in Portrush

Dean Patton was last seen close to the Eglinton Hotel in the Co Antrim town
Dean Patton was last seen close to the Eglinton Hotel in the Co Antrim town

Police in Northern Ireland have renewed an appeal for information on a man who went missing in Portrush 11 years ago.

Dean Patton was last seen on Wednesday 25 July 2012, close to the Eglinton Hotel in the Co Antrim town.

He was 24 years old when he disappeared.

Officers in Coleraine used the 11th anniversary of the last reported sighting of Mr Patton to issue a fresh appeal.

"It has now been 11 years since Dean went missing," said a PSNI statement.

"This period has been understandably difficult for his family and friends and our thoughts remain with them.

"Dean is described as being around 6ft tall with dark hair and a tanned complexion.

"We are continuing to appeal for anyone who believes they may have information about Dean, his disappearance or his whereabouts to come forward."