Laurence Brophy last seen in Tongwynlais on Thursday after setting off on solo walk from Cardiff to Brecon and backAn 85-year-old man who set off on a solo charity walk on Thursday has been reported missing. Laurence Brophy, 85, began his challenge to walk the Taff trail from Cardiff to Brecon and back on Thursday. South Wales police said Brophy, whom they described as “a fit and active gentleman”, was planning to camp out overnight. A force spokesman said: “Officers are concerned for Mr Brophy’s wellbeing and are appealing for anyone who may have seen him along the Taff trail to contact them. “Anyone with any information should call South Wales police on 101 and quote reference 1700343208.”Brophy is from Pencoed, near Bridgend in south Wales.

Source: The Guardian September 02, 2017 17:48 UTC