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The Sun
6 hours ago
- The Sun
Heartbreaking tributes to new dad, 28, who died just weeks after birth of his baby boy
HEARTBREAKING tributes have been paid to a new dad who died just weeks after the birth of his son. Brandon Parfitt's body was discovered on Tuesday in Pontygof, Ebbw Vale after a frantic search for the father was launched. 3 3 The 28-year-old was reported missing on Sunday with his relatives banding together to search for him. His family became increasingly worried for Brandon's welfare as he "suffered with low mental health." Police later confirmed that a body found on Tuesday was Brandon's and informed his relatives. His brother, Tristan Parfitt, has now issued a heartbroken tribute to Brandon, vowing to take care of his brother's young son. Tristan wrote: "Just why? I promise I'll try to care for Tommi. I love you always. "We may never share it but I love you bro. RIP bro. "I f****g love you & miss you already - I needed to see you before you go to your happy place & it's not a great picture but I smiled whilst looking over you because I know that little boy will know how great you was & how much you wanted to be there. "It's how you'd want me to be - I promise I'll look after mam I love you & get a can raised with uncle Lee, Conor and the rest of the family bro." Tristan later said: "Brandon Parfitt always be my big brother. I'll be the best uncle to Tommi-Lee I can be. "I hope you're resting now I hope you like the balloons off the little man also. Body found in search for missing dad, 28, just weeks after the birth of his son – as his heartbroken family pays tribute "My big angel bro thanks for coming through in spirit this morning I know your sorry, love you." Brandon was a new father with his son born just weeks before he disappeared. The last reported sighting of Brandon was on Sunday evening on Market Street, Ebbw Vale. Police issued a desperate appeal for information on his whereabouts the next day. Brandon's siblings made frantic attempts to trace him through social media. His grieving family issued an appeal for him to return home "for the sake of his newborn son." Speaking before the heartbreaking discovery of his brother's body Tristan said the family were "going insane." He added that Brandon's relatives "just want to know if he is alive." In a statement on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a call that the body of a man had been found in Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, on Tuesday 19 August. "Formal identification has yet to take place, however, the family of Brandon Parfitt, have been notified. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time." An inquest into Brandon's death is due to be held. 3
The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Body found in search for missing dad, 28, just weeks after the birth of his son – as his heartbroken family pays tribute
A BODY has been found by police looking for a missing dad, who vanished just weeks after the birth of his son. Brandon Parfitt, 28, went missing on Sunday evening with his family issuing a desperate plea for him to return home. His family said he has a newborn son, less than two months old. Brandon last made contact with his brother Tristan Parfitt just two hours before he was last seen in his home town of Ebbw Vale, South Wales. His family became increasingly worried for Brandon's welfare as he "suffered with low mental health". They desperately banded together to search for him for the sake of his young son. But in a statement on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a call that the body of a man had been found in Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, on Tuesday 19 August. "Formal identification has yet to take place, however, the family of Brandon Parfitt, have been notified. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time." An inquest is due to be held.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
Heartbreak as body found in search for father who went missing just weeks after the birth of his son
A body has been found in the search for a father who went missing from Ebbw Vale, Wales. Brandon Parfitt, 28, went missing on Sunday evening just two months after the birth of his son. Gwent Police said formal identification has yet to take place but said the family has been notified. Brandon's brother Tristan and their other siblings had been using social media to try and search for him. The family heartbreakingly issued an appeal for him to return home safely 'for the sake of his newborn son'. Brandon last made contact with his brother Tristan Parfitt just two hours before the last known sighting of him, which was in Market Street in Ebbw Vale, his home town, on August 17. Tristan said: 'I last spoke to Brandon on Sunday at around 5.30pm. 'Since then family and friends have searched the areas of Ebbw vale, Tredegar, and Brynmawr. 'The police, so far, have not really got a direction of travel. 'They put drones up and helicopters but there is no real police presence on streets. 'We as a family are just fearing the worst and wish someone would appear with some information or knowledge that he's okay.' Tristan previously said they are 'going insane' because they 'just want to know if he is alive'. A spokesman for Gwent Police said on Monday: 'Gwent Police is appealing for information to find Brandon Parfitt, 28, who has been reported as missing. 'Brandon was last seen in Market Street, Ebbw Vale, at around 7.30pm on Sunday, August 17. 'He is described as around 6ft with black hair and beard. 'He has several tattoos including cards/dice on his right hand, a lion on his left knee, '1996' on his right knee, and an unfinished sleeve on his right arm. 'Brandon was last seen wearing blue shorts, pink T-shirt, white shoes, and a hat. He has links to Brynmawr. 'Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call us on 101 or send us a direct message on social media quoting log reference 2500264652. 'Brandon is also urged to get in touch with us.'
Daily Record
2 days ago
- Daily Record
Body found in search for missing dad with newborn son
Brandon Parfitt, 28, was reported missing on Sunday evening. A body has been found in the search for missing dad. Brandon Parfitt, 28, was reported missing on Sunday evening. The dad, from Ebbw Vale in Wales, had a newborn son less than two months old. Officers say formal identification of the body is yet to take place - however, Brandon's heartbroken family have been notified. As reported by the Mirror, police also said their "thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time". In a statement on Tuesday evening, a spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "We received a call that the body of a man had been found in Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, on Tuesday 19 August. "Formal identification has yet to take place, however, the family of Brandon Parfitt, have been notified." Brandon's brother Tristan Parfitt and their other siblings had been actively leading a search on social media and said they were becoming increasingly worried for his welfare. Brandon had last been seen in Market Street in Ebbw Vale, Wales on Sunday. It comes as the mum of missing student Jack O'Sullivan has launched a fresh appeal to find him after he "went out for a drink with friends and didn't come home" 18 months ago. Jack, then 23, was last seen at 3.15am on Saturday, March 2, 2024, after a night out at a party in Bristol. Multiple searches and a high-profile campaign have failed to produce a lead, his family say, and they are "no closer" to finding out what happened to him since the day he disappeared. His mother Catherine O'Sullivan, 53, of Flax Bourton, near Bristol, issued a renewed plea. She shared a photo of him and added: "This is my son Jack - He is the most wonderful son, brother, and friend to many. He's a really kind and caring person who always puts others first. "It's approaching 18 months since he was last at home with us. Eighteen months of absolute hell and unimaginable pain without Jack in our lives. "This has been covered by many news and social media outlets. "After a total disaster of an investigation by the police we still have absolutely no answers. We know someone out there knows what has happened to Jack." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Jack is described as 5ft 10in and slim build and has short brown hair, and was wearing a Barbour jacket over a beige wool jumper, with navy chinos and brown leather trainers when he went missing. He'd been on a night out with student friends to the pub before he attended a house party in Hotwells, Bristol. He told his mum he was getting a taxi home around 2am, before leaving the party at around 3am. CCTV footage shows Jack walking around for 30 minutes. At 3.24am he called a friend and, when they rang back 10 minutes later, Jack said "hello" before the call cut out, but officers say his phone remained active in the area until 6.44am.
