Search for missing man who hasn't been seen for 9 days with links to Essex

Matt Lee

7 November 2024 at 11:24 am·1-min read

Abdul, 25, is missing from Epsom Downs in Surrey — -Credit: (Image: Surrey Police)

Police have appealed for the public's help to try and find a missing 25-year-old man. Abdul, 25, was last seen at his home more than a week ago on October 29.

Abdul is described as an Asian man who is five foot and five inches tall. He is medium build with short, black, wavy hair, brown eyes and is unshaven.

Surrey Police says he has links to Newham and Tower Hamlets. He is also understood to have links to the Redbridge area on the Essex border.

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A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: "We are appealing for the public’s help in finding 25-year-old Abdul from Epsom Downs. Abdul was last seen at his home address on Tuesday, 29 October.

"He is described as an Asian man, 5’5” tall, of medium build with short, black, wavy hair, brown eyes and unshaven. He has links to the Redbridge, Newham and Tower Hamlets areas of London.

"We are concerned for Abdul’s welfare, so if you see him or know anything that could help us find him, please contact us quoting PR/45240127106. If you don't want to speak to police you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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