MURDER detectives are calling for information to help them solve the case of missing Andrew Stones as two suspects have been released without charge.

The 42-year-old was last seen on October 20 last year on Norton Road, close to the Buffs Social Club in Stockton.

Cleveland Police has carried out doort to door enquiries and searches of scrubland in the Dunmail Road area of the town in an attempt to trace the body of Mr Stones.

Friends and family have also been spoken to as officers attempt to piece together the final movements of his life.

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Enquiries led to the arrest of two men on suspicion of Andrew’s murder last month. The men, both aged 42 and from the Stockton area, have now been released without charge.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Shaun Page, said: “We still believe that Andrew has come to harm and we know that someone has the information that we need to find answers for Andrew’s family so that they know what has happened to him.

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“We are leaning heavily on the public for their help. We need someone to come forward with information about seeing Andrew, knowing Andrew, or knowing what has happened to him.

“I would urge anyone who has information to call us on 101, or call Crimestoppers anonymously.”

  • Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 or call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or go online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org