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02/01/2025
Appeal For Information In 2006 Disappearance Of Martin Kelly
The PSNI have renewed an appeal for information on the disappearance of Martin Kelly, who went missing from Belfast in January 2006.
Highlighting the profound impact on his disappearance on his family, Detective Inspector Stephen Harvey said: "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.
"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, who is about 6ft 1in tall and of slim build with short dark hair, was wearing a black 'Guinness' T-shirt and blue jeans.
"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 enquiries 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 enquiry and any new information.
"Police would urge anyone who may have knowledge of Martin's disappearance to contact the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
"Information can be given to detectives by calling 101, the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or Missing People on 116 000."
Highlighting the profound impact on his disappearance on his family, Detective Inspector Stephen Harvey said: "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.
"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, who is about 6ft 1in tall and of slim build with short dark hair, was wearing a black 'Guinness' T-shirt and blue jeans.
"We remain committed and determined to discovering what happened to Martin and detectives will continue to follow up all new lines of enquiry and any new information.
"Police would urge anyone who may have knowledge of Martin's disappearance to contact the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
"Information can be given to detectives by calling 101, the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or Missing People on 116 000."
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