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Fresh appeal issued over Belfast man missing since 2006

Martin Kelly disappeared from Belfast when he was in his early 20s
Martin Kelly disappeared from Belfast when he was in his early 20s

The PSNI has renewed calls for information on the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of a man from Belfast.

Martin Kelly was last seen on New Year's Day in 2006 when he was in his early 20s.

Detective Inspector Stephen Harvey said Mr Kelly's disappearance "has had a profound impact on his family".

"Martin, who worked as a plumber and a part-time bar man in the Priory Inn at Holywood, worked on New Year's Eve 2005 and then went on to two house parties with friends," he said.

"On New Year's Day, he and his friends went to Pat's Bar in Garmoyle Street to watch a football match.

"The friends left and Martin remained in the bar talking to other customers. He left at about 7.10pm and hasn't been seen since.

Martin Kelly was last seen on 1 January 2006

"Martin, who is about 6ft 1in tall and of slim build with short dark hair, was wearing a black 'Guinness' T-shirt and blue jeans," DI Harvey added.

"Police investigating Martin's disappearance carried out searches on land and on the water and deployed the diving team and air support team in these searches.

"We have also undertaken extensive inquiries but despite conducting a wide range of interviews and reviewing all available CCTV relating to the incident, Martin has not been located.

"We remain committed and determined to discovering what happened to Martin and detectives will continue to follow up all new lines of inquiry and any new information," he said.