Police have re-appealed for information into the disappearance of a Newbridge man nearly eight years ago.

Kyle Vaughan, who would have turned 32 today (August 3), has not been seen since December 30, 2012, when his damaged silver Peugeot 306 was found on the A467 between Risca and Crosskeys.

A missing person inquiry was launched and later became a murder investigation.

While eight people have been arrested in connection with the disappearance, no one has been charged.

In October 2016, Mr Vaughan, 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.

Kyle’s father, Alan, said: “We want to find Kyle. It would be good to know that Mary will be with him.”

Detective chief superintendent Nicky Brain, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our investigation into what happened to Kyle that night in December remains very much active.  

“Eight years on and we remain in regular contact with Kyle’s family, and continue to receive information from members of the public, all of which is recorded and investigated by officers on our major incident team. 

“This has obviously been an extensive enquiry.  To date, 40 areas have been searched, over 200 people interviewed, over 180 intelligence logs submitted and nearly 900 witness statements taken. 

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

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

Gwent Police has launched a website dedicated to Kyle’s disappearance, where people can submit any relevant information they may have on the case. The information will go directly to the investigating officers.

To visit the website, go to mipp.police.uk/operation/62WH020313K13-PO1

Gwent Police can be contacted on 101, quoting log 397 of 30/12/12.

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.