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Anna MacSwan

Hunt launched for missing Newcastle United fan who vanished at West Brom FA Cup game

A desperate search has been launched for a Newcastle United fan who has gone missing after last nights FA Cup game.

Nathan Bullock, 19, from Gateshead, was at the game versus West Brom but has since been reported missing, Newcastle United tweeted this morning.

His older brother, Graham Bullock, said on Facebook that Nathan had travelled to West Bromwich by coach to watch the game.

He is believed to have disappeared after going to the toilet - a move which was described as "out of character".

Nathan's mobile phone, which was left on the coach, is now with police.

Brother Graham had previously released a statement on Facebook.

Hundreds of Newcastle United fans travelled to West Brom for the game (Newcastle Chronicle)

It read: "Yesterday Tuesday 3rd March my little brother Nathan Bullock got the coach down to West Brom to watch the Newcastle United game.

"Once inside the ground it is believed he went to the toilet and then disappeared which is very out of character for him!

"Police are now involved [and] have his mobile phone as it was left on the coach.

"Can everyone please share and get in touch with any info."

In a later post, Graham said he was told his brother never got into the football ground.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police confirmed the force is working with Northumbria Police to trace Nathan's wherabouts.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 as soon as possible.

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