Family in appeal over missing man

Fiona Kelly comforts her mother, Karen, as they appeal for news

The family of a County Down man who disappeared on New Year's Day has appealed for news of his whereabouts.

Martin Kelly, 21, from Holywood, went missing after going with friends to Pats Bar in Garmoyle Street in the docks area of Belfast.

The plumber and part-time barman stayed on after his friends left and was seen leaving the bar alone at 1910 GMT.

His mother Karen and sister Fiona said it was "out of character" for Mr Kelly to disappear like that.

"He always would phone me, Martin and I are very, very close," Karen said.

Mr Kelly went missing in Belfast

"We just want you home so we do, please, please come home and if anybody knows where he is please come forward," added Fiona.

Police are appealing for Mr Kelly to get in touch with his family.

Detective Inspector Jeff Smyth also asked any taxi driver who may have collected Martin and taken him elsewhere to come forward.

Police at Musgrave Street can be contacted on 0845 600 8000.