Police release CCTV image of missing Shrewsbury man Mark Hodnett
Police today released a CCTV image of missing Shrewsbury man Mark Hodnett leaving a nightclub in the town.
The picture of 27-year-old Mr Hodnett was taken at 12.55am on Saturday outside the C21 club in Abbey Foregate. He was spotted moments later making his way towards the nearby English Bridge carrying his check shirt, heading towards the town centre.
He has not been seen since. Police launched an immediate search after he failed to return home. His mobile phone and his check shirt were found close to the River Severn in the area of the Quarry.
Police are also investigating a report from a member of the public at around 5am on Saturday of someone briefly seen struggling in the river.
Detective Inspector Mick Homden, the officer leading the investigation, appealed for people to get in touch if they think they might have spotted Mr Hodnett after he left the nightclub.
"Mark was wearing a distinctive t-shirt beneath his check shirt which he had taken off and was carrying. It has a v-neck, short sleeves and is particularly noticeable because of the horizontal stripes.
"These can clearly be seen on the CCTV image with alternate light and dark coloured bars across the front. At the moment, we have not been able to establish his movements after he made his way towards the English Bridge and I am appealing for anyone who might have seen him to call Shrewsbury CID on 0300 333 3000.
"I am also asking anyone who saw a man fitting his description in the area of the Quarry during the early hours of Saturday, to call.
"The town would have been quite busy in the early hours of Saturday and there must be people who saw Mark. His family and friends are desperate for news of him so please call the police without delay if you have any information at all which might help."
Mr Hodnett is described as 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build with short, lightish coloured hair. He was also wearing dark blue jeans and slip-on brown shoes.
More than 20 police officers are currently involved in the search. On Saturday, the West Mercia Police helicopter and the Severn Area Rescue Association (SARA) boat were also brought in to assist.
