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An appeal for information on the disappearance of missing Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan is still underway, 11 years after he was last seen.

Kyle, who was 24-years-old when he went missing, has not been seen since December 30, 2012 when he was spotted driving on the A467. His damaged silver Peugeot 306 was later found on the same road at around 11.45pm between Risca and Crosskeys.

Police believe Kyle’s car was in a crash and that he had managed to walk away from it. Despite no body ever being found, police believe Kyle was murdered.

At the time Kyle went missing, it is believed he was wearing a dark-coloured beanie hat, a dark coloured T-shirt, three-quarter length denim shorts, white trainers and a gold chain.

A missing person enquiry was initially launched by police – but later became a murder investigation.

In October 2016, Kyle, who attended Cwmcarn High School, was officially presumed dead by the High Court.

In 2018, Kyle’s mother, Mary, passed away after a terminal illness, not knowing what happened to her son.

Investigation “remains very much active”

Detective Chief Superintendent Nicky Brain, Gwent Police’s head of crime, said: “Our investigation into what happened to Kyle that night in December remains very much active.

“Eleven years on, we remain in contact with Kyle’s family.

“This has obviously been an extensive enquiry and it remains with our major investigation team.

“Unfortunately, though, we still don’t have the answers we need and Kyle’s family so desperately want.”

The investigation has seen searches carried out in around 40 areas by police, while more than 200 people have been interviewed.

More than 180 intelligence logs have also been received by Gwent Police, with nearly 900 witness statements taken.

Det Chief Supt Brain added: “Any information we receive from members of the public is recorded and investigated.

“We’re still keen to receive any information that may assist our enquiries, however minor you may feel it is.

“Anyone with any information can call us on 101, send us a direct message on social media, or alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”