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Orlaith Clinton

Family of missing Belfast man Darren Butler worried for his whereabouts

The brother of a missing West Belfast man has issued an appeal for his safe return home.

Darren Butler, from the Falls Road area, was last seen in London on Monday, May 23, after travelling to England for a charity football match.

The 34-year-old, who has been described as a "quiet man" spoke to his brother Michael yesterday morning, but the family has not heard from him since.

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Speaking to Belfast Live, Michael said they are worried sick, and would ask anyone who may have seen his brother to get in touch with the family as soon as possible.

"We aren't great [the family]," he said.

"Darren went to London on a trip, to see a Reading FC charity match on Saturday.

"I last heard from Darren at 9.14am on Monday morning and the person who was with him last seen him at around 5pm yesterday.

"They were travelling to Kingston to Kings Cross Station and he was supposed to get a train to Luton. We've contacted the police in Reading and let them know and we have filed a missing persons report.

"Police have checked all of their records and hospital records - there has been nothing yet.

""Darren is a quiet man and he would be about 5 foot 10.

"If you have any information or have seen Darren, please get in touch with us, get in touch with a family member, on my mobile number 07712633617."

A Thames Valley Police spokesperson told Belfast Live: "Darren Butler was reported missing to Thames Valley Police last night.

"The force is making enquiries to find Darren.

"However, if any members of the public have any information about Darren’s whereabouts then we would urge them to call 101, quoting investigation reference number 2442 (23/5)."

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