John Hardy: PSNI liaising with family of Belfast man missing in Spain

Officers from the PSNI are liaising with the family of John Hardy after the Belfast man has not been heard from for a number of days after travelling to Benidorm in Spain.

It is understood Mr Hardy, also known as John George, went to Benidorm on December 14 to visit a friend, however, loved ones have not had any contact with him since a phone call on Saturday.

John is said to have distinctive tattoos covering a lot of his body, along with one of the word GEORGIE.

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The 'Your Benidorm Guide' Facebook post seeking information about John Hardy.

A post on the ‘Your Benidorm Guide’ Facebook page said: “John’s family are really concerned as he missed his return flight yesterday (December 18).”

John’s disappearance has been reported to the PSNI.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “On December 18, police in Belfast received a report regarding a man who is currently holidaying in Spain and who has not been in touch with family in recent days.

"Officers are liaising with the family.”

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