“We know you are struggling and scared but want you home” says missing man’s partner

The heartbroken partner of a man missing for more than a week has issued an impassioned plea for him to return home.
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Ábhristín Ó Cadhlaigh (49) has been spotted in the Portadown area after going missing from the Royal Victoria Hospital on Sunday May 2 at 6.45pm.

His partner Nieves Carranza says his family are all very worried about him and appealed for him to return home.

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He is considered vulnerable and is thought to be experiencing some paranoia at present but does not pose a risk to others.

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Ábhristín " Cadhlaigh

Speaking directly to Ábhristín, his partner Nieves said: “We understand that you are struggling and that you might be scared and worried, but we really need to hear from you and know that you are safe. We love and care about you and just want you home. We are all here for you, please let us know where you are. You can call on any of us any time, or call the police, just let us know you are ok.”

Police have obtained CCTV footage of Ábhristín in stores in Portadown earlier this week and believe he bought a number of items, including a distinctive red coat which he was later spotted wearing at a supermarket in the same area.

Senior Investigating Officer Inspector Richard Reid said: “We all want to ensure that Ábhristín is found safe and well and we have been carrying out extensive enquiries to that end. We continue to ask the public for their help. We believe he may still be in the Portadown or the Lurgan areas, and I would like people and businesses in those areas to please take a look at his photo and if you see him, call us on 101 so we can help reunite him with his loved ones.”

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Ábhristín " Cadhlaigh.

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