{"id":128123,"date":"2025-05-24T13:42:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T13:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/128123\/"},"modified":"2025-05-24T13:42:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T13:42:09","slug":"concerns-grow-for-missing-man-34-last-seen-in-greater-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/128123\/","title":{"rendered":"Concerns grow for missing man, 34, last seen in Greater Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"

Officers are asking people to look out for Abid\"Abid,Abid, 34, is missing from home(Image: GMP)<\/p>\n

An urgent appeal has been issued to find a missing man from Rochdale<\/a>.<\/p>\n

People are being urged to look out for Abid, 34, who went missing yesterday (May 23).<\/p>\n

Greater Manchester Police<\/a> says Abid was last seen on Entwistle Road, in Rochdale, at 8.30pm last night.<\/p>\n

He is described as being Asian, 5ft 9ins tall, of slim build and with short, black hair.<\/p>\n

Abid, whose surname has not been given by GMP, was last seen wearing a grey jacket with white stripes on both sleeves.<\/p>\n

He was also seen wearing grey trousers with white stripes, and black trainers.<\/p>\n

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A photo of Abid has been issued alongside an urgent appeal to find him this lunchtime (Saturday).<\/p>\n

Anyone who sees Abid or has any information on his whereabouts is urged to come forward as soon as possible.<\/p>\n

A GMP Rochdale spokesperson said: “Have you seen Abid from Rochdale?<\/p>\n

“Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about him and want to make sure he is safe and well.”<\/p>\n

Information can be passed on to GMP by calling 0161 856 8424, quoting log number 3882 of May 23, 2025.<\/p>\n

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