Brandon Parfitt had been missing since Sunday evening
20:01, 19 Aug 2025Updated 20:03, 19 Aug 2025
Brandon’s family and friends had carried out searches in Ebbw vale, Tredegar, and Brynmawr
The body of a 28-year-old man has been found in the search for a new dad from Ebbw Vale. Brandon Parfitt had been missing since Sunday evening and his family had urged him to return home for the sake of his family and his newborn son who is less than two months old.
Brandon’s brother Tristan Parfitt and their other siblings had been actively leading a search on social media and said they were becoming increasingly worried for his welfare.
In a statement on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for Gwent Police said: “We received a call that the body of a man had been found in Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, on Tuesday 19 August.
“Formal identification has yet to take place, however, the family of Brandon Parfitt, have been notified.
“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”
In a statement on Monday, the police force appealed for anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward. Brandon had last been seen in Market Street in Ebbw Vale on Sunday.
The statement read: “Gwent Police is appealing for information to find Brandon Parfitt, 28, who has been reported as missing.
“Brandon was last seen in Market Street, Ebbw Vale, at around 7.30pm on Sunday, August 17.
“He is described as around 6ft with black hair and beard.
“He has several tattoos including cards/dice on his right hand, a lion on his left knee, ‘1996’ on his right knee, and an unfinished sleeve on his right arm.
“Brandon was last seen wearing blue shorts, pink T-shirt, white shoes, and a hat. He has links to Brynmawr.
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