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Police are conducting an “extensive search operation” amid concern for the welfare of missing Belfast man Gary Bain.
Mr Bain, aged 37, was last seen in the area of Ormeau Bridge on Wednesday morning.
The police search is being conducted with the NI Fire and Rescue Service, the Coastguard and the Community Rescue Service.
The PSNI have asked for the public’s assistance in its ongoing searches.
Chief Inspector Mark Conway said: “We understand the community’s concern and know that this is a very painful time for Gary’s family.
“We want to assure them that we are working hard to find Gary with the assistance of our colleagues.”
He added: “We are now on day two since Gary was last seen.
“The public will have seen police and emergency services in the area conducting out ongoing searches and this will continue with searches around the River Lagan area.
“We’d like to thank those members of the public who have already contacted us with information on his movements on Wednesday morning.
“If anyone did see Gary in the days leading up to Wednesday, particularly the previous day in the city centre or in the areas of Annadale embankment, Botanic and Ormeau Road on Wednesday morning from 1am-6am to get in contact.
“Also, to any drivers in the Ormeau Road area, please review your dash-cam recordings for any potential sightings of Gary.
“This information would be key to our search.
“We can be contacted on 101 quoting reference 174 of 21/01/2026.
“Always call 999 in an emergency.”
The online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport can also be used or information provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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