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Man wanted in connection to landlord's murder spotted in Belfast

“He may have looked for a lift, for accommodation or for work.”

A MAN WANTED in connection to a murder in Wales is believed to be in Belfast.

South Wales Police is carrying out a murder investigation in relation to the disappearance of 59-year-old Alec Warburton.

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He was reported missing from his home in Sketty, Swansea on 2 August. He was last seen during the afternoon of Friday, 31 July.

David Ellis, Warburton’s tenant who lives at the same address, is wanted in connection with the disappearance.

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Ellis (40) travelled on the Stena Line Lagan ferry from Birkenhead to Belfast on the 10.30pm crossing on 5 August, which docked at Belfast at 6.30am on 6 August. He was seen leaving the ferry wearing a checked shirt, jeans and a cap, and carrying a distinctive holdall and rucksack.

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Detective Superintendent Paul Hurley said police are following up on a number of possible sightings of Ellis.

I once again appeal to anyone who has seen Mr Ellis since his arrival in Belfast to come forward. He may have looked for a lift, for accommodation or for work.

“I also appeal directly to David Craig Ellis to contact the police as I believe that you hold the information we need to establish the circumstances of Alec Warburton and assist his family and the police in locating him.”

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