Search for missing teen in Co Tyrone reportedly suspended

Mathew McCallen was last seen in Fintona at around 1:30 am on Sunday.

Mathew McCallen
Author: James GouldPublished 5th Dec 2022
Last updated 5th Dec 2022

It's understood the search for a missing 15 year old in Co Tyrone has been suspended

Mathew McCallen was last seen in Fintona at around 1:30 am on Sunday.

Volunteers have been searching the surrounding area from yesterday.

A GAA club helping with the search took to social media to say the searches for the 15-year-old have been suspended.

"Public volunteer search operations are suspended for the time being. Thank you for you assistance so far,” the post on Fintona Pearses GAA’s Facebook page said.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police in Omagh and Dungannon are concerned for the welfare and whereabouts of Matthew McCallan.

“Matthew was last seen at 01:30 hours this morning 04/12/22, at the Jamboree in Fintona. If you know where or have any details that could help locate Matthew please contact Police on 101 with reference number 319 from the 4/12/22.”