05/01/2006

Police appeal over missing Belfast teenager

Police in West Belfast have appealed for help in tracing 15-year-old Hugh McCabe who has not been seen since New Year's Day.

He was last seen in the vicinity of Iris Street by a family member.

The missing boy is described as around 5ft 8in in height, of slim build and with green eyes and shaven dark hair.

He is thought to be wearing a blue coloured fleece and white tracksuit bottoms.

Elsewhere in South Belfast, Police are become increasingly concerned about the welfare of a 21-year-old man.

Martin Kelly from Kinnegar Drive in Hollywood was last seen on New Year's Day.

He was last seen at a bar in Garmoyle Street in the city at around 7pm.

Mr Kelly is described as being around 6ft 1in tall, of slim build and with short black hair.

Police have asked that anyone who may have seen him or know of his whereabouts to contact them on 0845 600 800.

(EF/SP)

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