Terminally ill mother of Kyle Vaughan makes appeal for missing son

A terminally ill mother has issued a heartfelt plea to know where her missing son's body is before she dies.

Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of 24-year-old Kyle Vaughan - whose crashed car wasfound abandoned on a country road in south Wales in 2012 and prompted detectives to launch a murder investigation.

Ahead of the third anniversary of his disappearance, his mother Mary has launched an emotional appeal asking people to come forward with information.

The 53-year-old, who has advanced liver cancer, has been told by doctors she may just have weeks to live - and said she cannot bear the thought of dying without knowing what has happened to her only child.

Factory worker Mr Vaughan was last seen at his home in Newbridge, Caerphilly, on December 30 2012.

Later that same night, his damaged silver Peugeot 306 was found on the A467 between Risca and Crosskeys.

It was not clear whether Mr Vaughan had been driving the vehicle, but police said they were confident he would have been able to walk away from the collision.

Anyone with information on Mr Vaughan's disappearance is urged to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838111 or the 101 number.

People can also give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.