04/12/2007

Search Continues For Missing Irish Seaman

A search is continuing in Wales for an Irish seaman who has been missing for two days.

Brian Daly has not been seen since shortly after 3am on Sunday.

The 20-year-old was last seen working on the deck of the cargo ship, Arklow Willow, which is currently moored at the King's Dock in Swansea.

Extensive searches have been carried out by police onboard the vessel and a sub-aqua team have been searching the surrounding area. However, there has been no sign of the missing man.

Brian is described as being 5ft 10ins tall, of slim build with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing an orange fluorescent boiler suit with an orange fluorescent jacket.

A spokesperson for South Wales confirmed that Mr Daly's family are being kept informed of any progress in the police investigation.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 01792 614350 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

(KMcA)


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