Father of man missing since 2013 says 'every year gets harder'

Allan with his father, Allan Bryant Snr

The father of a man who went missing 12 years ago has said "every year gets harder" as he appealed for information on the anniversary of his son's disappearance.

Allan Bryant disappeared when he was 23 after a night-out in Glenrothes, Fife, on Sunday 3 November 2013.

He was last seen on CCTV at Styx nightclub on Caskieberran Road, about a mile from his home, at about 02:00 that day and has not been found despite extensive searches.

His father Allan Bryant Snr urged anyone with information about his son to contact police.

'Ambiguous loss'

He said: "Ambiguous loss is the worst thing any parent can go through, not knowing what happened to our son Allan or where he is.

"Every year gets harder and I want to ask anyone who knows something to get in touch with the police. We need to know what happened and hope someone can help."

Police asked anyone who can help with the investigation to come forward.

Det Insp Steven McLean, of Police Scotland, said: "Our aim remains to find answers for Allan's family and officers continue to support them and seek to find out where their son went after being seen at Styx.

"We believe the answer lies within the community and if you have information that could help and have not already spoken to us then please get in touch.

"In particular, make contact with us if you spoke to Allan that night or saw which direction he took after leaving the nightclub as even a small piece of information could prove to be vital."