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Uncle of missing RAF man's concern over disappearance | Uncle of missing RAF man's concern over disappearance |
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The uncle of an RAF serviceman who went missing a week ago has said his disappearance is "entirely out of character". | The uncle of an RAF serviceman who went missing a week ago has said his disappearance is "entirely out of character". |
Corrie Mckeague, based at RAF Honington in Suffolk, was last seen in Bury St Edmunds following a night out. | |
CCTV images show the 23-year-old, believed to be from Dunfermline, Fife, walking through the streets of the town after he left friends. | CCTV images show the 23-year-old, believed to be from Dunfermline, Fife, walking through the streets of the town after he left friends. |
His uncle Tony Wringe said his nephew kept in close contact with his family. | His uncle Tony Wringe said his nephew kept in close contact with his family. |
"He is a real fun guy. He is so close to his family and friends so this is out of character. He has a strong family support network," said Mr Wringe. | "He is a real fun guy. He is so close to his family and friends so this is out of character. He has a strong family support network," said Mr Wringe. |
He added the family was finding it "hard to deal with the uncertainty. That is the most difficult thing". | He added the family was finding it "hard to deal with the uncertainty. That is the most difficult thing". |
Officers, supported by the RAF, Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue and the National Police Air Service helicopter, have been continuing to look for Mr Mckeague. | |
He has not been seen since about 03:20 BST last Saturday. | He has not been seen since about 03:20 BST last Saturday. |
On Friday officers continued the search between Bury St Edmunds and Honington and said that over the weekend these ground searches will be expanded. | On Friday officers continued the search between Bury St Edmunds and Honington and said that over the weekend these ground searches will be expanded. |
Officers are also continuing to go through CCTV footage in a bid to find any sightings that may take the investigation forward. | Officers are also continuing to go through CCTV footage in a bid to find any sightings that may take the investigation forward. |
Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk Police. | Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk Police. |
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