24/07/2015

Police Appeal For Missing Bristol DJ

Police are appealing for information after a 73-year-old DJ has been reported missing by his family.

Derek Serbell-Morris, also known as 'DJ Derek', was reported missing on 23 July.

The 73-year-old is well known in the Bristol community having been a DJ at local bars and clubs for several years.

He has also played several sets at Glastonbury.

The DJ's disappearance is trending on social networking site Twitter.

The Mayor of Bristol, George Ferguson, tweeted: "DJ Derek is a legend - I'll do all I can to spread word across #Bristol."

Derek is described as a white male of average height and slim build with grey hair. He also wears glasses.

Avon and Somerset Police are asking people with any information on Derek's whereabouts to contact them.

(LM)

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