‘Paul is very recognisable as he has half an ear missing’
Friends and family of a man from Bolton reported as missing in Benidorm have issued a desperate appeal to help find him, admitting they are ‘very worried’ for his safety.
Paul Cartwright, 39, was due to fly home on Monday, but didn’t arrive and hasn’t been heard from since. His family say he was last seen by friends he was with near Benidorm’s famous Chaplin’s Bar.
Those he was with have now returned home.
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Paul’s wife, Sara Louise Cartwright, and mum, Eileen Jones, issued appeals for information on Thursday as they headed for Spain to speak with authorities on the ground. It’s understood Paul is from Kearsley in Bolton and a scaffolding firm boss.
Eileen, in her plea for information, said: “My son is missing in Benidorm. He was supposed to fly home on Monday. He didn’t arrive home and we haven’t heard from him. If you see him please ask him to ring home. We are all very worried. Please let us know if you see him.
“His name is Paul Cartwright, he is 39 years old and he is from Greater Manchester.”
His wife added: “Could anyone confirm if he has been seen in a bar club or outside on the beach front etc? He’s called Paul and is believed to have lost his phone. He’s been reported missing and we’re extremely concerned. He was due to fly home Monday and missed his flight.
“The lads he was with last left him near Chaplin’s early hours on Sunday and have since returned home. Expect he could be sighted anywhere between the old town and the strip.
“We are due to fly out to speak with the authorities in person and get a search going.”
Friend Linzi Kate Pearson, who is also understood to be heading to Spain, wrote in a later message on social media: “Paul is very recognisable as he has half an ear missing. Please look out for this if you’re walking around and think it might be him.”
In a message alongside a photo of the missing Brit she added: “He’s a good lad and a good family man please I’m begging you please share it takes two minutes thank you.
“He would be wearing glasses 99 per cent. He’s believed to have been wearing beige chino shorts and a white T-shirt with flip flops.”
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