Search for Shrewsbury man missing since Saturday
A search has been launched for a 27-year-old Shrewsbury man who has not been seen since the early hours of Saturday morning.
Mark Hodnett went missing after a night out with friends in the town on Friday. He was last seen at around 1am Saturday on leaving the C21 nightclub in Abbey Foregate.
Concern for his safety has risen since a shirt and mobile phone were found beside the River Severn near the Quarry. A report was also received from a member of the
public at around 5am of someone briefly seen struggling in the river.
Police launched an immediate search of the town area and along the river banks. Members of the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) were also called in to conduct a boat search along the river in the Victoria Avenue area. The West Mercia Police helicopter also assisted the search.
No further information has yet come to light and inquiries are continuing.
Detective Inspector Mick Homden said: "There is obviously growing concern about Mark. His family, friends and the police are anxious for any information which might assist the police search.
"We are appealing for information to be forwarded to Shrewsbury police station on 0300 333 3000 as a matter of urgency."
DI Homden said Mr Hodnett left C21 at about 1am on Saturday and was last seen walking over the English Bridge carrying a checked shirt.
Mr Hodnett is 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build with short, lightish coloured hair. He was wearing dark blue jeans, slip-on brown shoes and a t-shirt.
Friends and family of Mark have created a Facebook page to help with his search http://www.facebook.com/groups/184528758279234/?refid=28.
