A 27-year-old man from Blackwood has been arrested on suspicion of murdering missing Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan.
Detectives investigating the disappearance of Mr Vaughan have confirmed the man was arrested on Thursday and remains in police custody assisting them with their inquiries.
Mr Vaughan, 24, was last seen in the late evening of Sunday December 30 in the Abercarn and Risca areas.
On the same night at approximately 11.45pm, officers found Kyle’s car – a silver Peugot 306 – on the A467 between Risca and Crosskeys. It is believed the car had been involved in a collision and officers are appealing for anyone who saw the vehicle to come forward.
Mr Vaughan is described as 5ft 8ins, of slim build, with short dark hair, and brown eyes. He wears a gold neck chain with a cross and has a distinctive tattoo of a pair of flaming dice on his inner left forearm.
Senior investigating officer Detective Superintendent Peter Jones said: “At this time Kyle has been missing for 12 days, which is completely out of character for him.
“Specialist search officers have been deployed and have conducted detailed searches of several areas over the last week. These searches have included the use of a search dog.
“Family liaison officers are providing Kyle’s family with support at this very difficult and upsetting time.
“I’m urging anyone who has any information about Kyle’s disappearance, no matter how unimportant it may seem, to contact Gwent Police on 101.
“Information can also be passed on with complete anonymity via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”