International search launched after father goes missing with his two young sons

POLICE have launched an international search for a father and his two young sons after they failed to return to their home in Immingham, near Grimsby, a week ago.

Andrew Wall, 40, and his twin sons Liam and Ciaran, six, told his partner he was taking their children to watch a show in Sheffield for an overnight stay on Monday, June 14.

Instead of returning home the following day they boarded a Eurostar train at King's Cross St Pancras at 5.30pm on Wednesday, June 16, and arrived in Brussels, Belgium, at 8.30pm central European time.

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Although Mr Wall has spoken to his partner and relatives since, it is not known where the three are now. Police do not believe the children are in danger but are appealing for help in locating the family.

It is thought Mr Wall has contacts in Germany.

Det Supt Dena Fleming, who is heading the investigation, said: "Mr Wall is a loving father who has seemingly taken his two sons away to spend some time alone with them, however, he has not told any other family members where he has gone and for that reason we are very keen to locate him and his two sons.

"It is important we keep this incident in some form of perspective as we work to try and locate Andrew, Ciaran and Liam as we have no reason to think the boys are in any danger, but I would urge any friends, family members or members of public – particularly in Europe – to contact police right away and help us to find them sooner rather than later."

She added: "We also understand Mr Wall has possible contacts in Germany which shows the magnitude of how much potential ground we have to cover. For this reason alone, any information at this time, no matter how small it may seem, is vital."

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Mr Wall is described as distinctive – white, 6ft 5in, of heavy build, with dark brown receding hair and a moustache.

Liam has dark hair while Ciaran is blond. Both boys are about 3ft 5in and were last seen wearing Aston Villa Football Club jackets.

The number to call from outside the UK is 0044 1472 290475.