A fresh appeal has been launched for information regarding a missing man which saw a murder investigation launched in 2015.

Cleveland Police are appealing for information 12 years after Scott Fletcher went missing near a Jet garage on the A181 at Wheatley Hill, Durham, on May 11.

Enquiries led police to launch a murder investigation in 2015.

The Northern Echo:

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Matt Hollingsworth, said: “Scott was a family man, he had young children at the time of his disappearance.

“His murder and subsequent years of not knowing what has happened to him have been torturous for his mum, Julie, his siblings, his children and his father who sadly passed away without knowing what happened to Scott.

“This nightmare has not ended for them and as they look to their 13th Christmas without Scott, we appeal again for answers from the community.

“Someone must know what happened to Scott and where his body is. I cannot imagine the pain the family have suffered, which is made worse by not knowing where he is.

“For whatever reason, if they feel they can’t come forward, then please speak to Crimestoppers anonymously and help put an end to the pain and suffering which Scott’s family have to endure every day.”

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Scott’s body has never been found, though several arrests were made as part of the investigation, but no further action was taken.

A Crimestoppers reward of £10,000 is still active for those who come forward with information leading to convictions.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or go online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.