Missing person Matthew Bateman

POLICE and the family of missing person Matthew Bateman are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Matthew was last seen in the Botanic Gardens area of soouth Belfast on Friday, 13 June.

Matthew, who is originally from the Bangor area, is described as being 18 years old, approximately 5’11” in height, slim build, with dirty fair hair and unshaven (he may possibly have a ginger beard), with an unkempt appearance.

He was last seen wearing a blue hooded top, dark tracksuit bottoms and black shoes. He was not wearing any socks.

Police would ask Matthew or anyone who knows of his whereabouts to contact Police at Musgrave on the non emergency number 101.