Search continues for missing Shrewsbury man Mark Hodnett
A search is today continuing for missing Shrewsbury man Mark Hodnett, who was last seen during the early hours of Saturday morning.
The 27-year-old Shrewsbury father of one 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.
Mark from the Radbrook area of Shrewsbury 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 when last seen.
Concern for his safety rose after 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 on Saturday morning. Members of the Severn Area Rescue Association 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.
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.”
Matthew Everington, a close friend of Mark has created a Facebook page to help with his search http://www.facebook.com/groups/184528758279234/?refid=28 over 3,400 people have so far joined the page.
