The family of a man who went missing 25 years ago this month say they will never give up hope that he is still alive. Martin Joyce was 29 when he disappeared - he was last seen at a pub in Ancoats and was reported as missing by his family on September 7, 1999.
Monday marks his birthday - he'll turn 54. Despite the passage of time, Martin's family say they believe he is out there somewhere, and today pleaded with the public to come forward with any information, no matter how small it may be. READ MORE: A murky past...
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Martin's sister, Mary, 52, told the Manchester Evening News: "It will be his birthday on Monday - it's always a hard day for the family.
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