Search and rescue teams have been looking for the Portadown man for 42 days
A body has been found as part of the search for missing man Andrew Robinson.
The Portadown man was last seen in the early hours of the morning on Saturday, November 15, with search and rescue teams spending the past 42 days looking for him in order to help reunite him with his heartbroken family.
On Saturday, December 27, a body of a man was found as part of the search, with Andrew’s family being informed.
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Local MP Carla Lockhart has expressed her sympathies to his family who have endured a “nightmare” throughout the search to find him.
The Upper Bann MP said: “Truly devastating for the Robinson family at this Christmas time. My thoughts and prayers are very much with them.
“They have lived for the last 42 days as a nightmare, and whilst there is a sense of relief they now know, the finality of all of this hits hard.
“I have been liasing with both them and the police on an ongoing basis for the last month. Their resilience throughout all of this has been amazing. At least now they can put Andrew to rest.
“I want to thank all those who have helped in any way, especially all the search teams who were relentless in their search of Andrew. There were those who went over and above and the family know who they are.
“To Ruth and the boys, and the whole family you have been a credit to Andrew and never gave up hope. We will be remembering you in the days and weeks ahead.”
The Community Rescue Service Belfast said: “Over the past six weeks CRS had been deployed on a daily basis to the Portadown area to an ongoing search alongside our NISAR colleagues from Lough Neagh Rescue. Searches were also conducted by NISAR colleagues from, PSNI Sky Watch NI, Search & Rescue Dog Association – SARDA Ireland North and Foyle Search and Rescue
“Searches were also conducted by teams from outside NI, local river users and other members of the public.
“We regret to inform you that earlier today a body believed to be that of the missing person, was located by a search team from RoI who traveled north to assist in the ongoing operation.
“The management and volunteers of the Community Rescue Service extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the deceased.”
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