THE FAMILY of missing Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan have announced they are to hold an event to mark the one-year anniversary of his disappearance.

Kyle Vaughan, 24, went missing on December 30 last year when his silver Peugeot 306 was found on the A467 between Risca and Crosskeys after a suspected collision. Specialist search officers combed the area around Newbridge at the time using search dogs but failed to find the former Cwmcarn High School pupil.

This led to the murder inquiry being launched less than two weeks after his disappearance.

Kyle’s family are holding the event one year on to raise awareness of his disappearance, in the hope it could lead to new information.

It will be held at Newport’s Rodney Parade on Sunday December 29, and will feature a 35-minute walk and balloon release.

Those attending are being asked to wear red to show they are united in finding Kyle.

Money raised will be donated to SARA, the Severn Area Rescue Association, who helped in the search for Kyle.

Kyle’s dad Alan recently told the Argus: “We are holding this event to commemorate the year since he went missing. Police are still searching for our son, but some people out there have still not heard about Kyle’s disappearance.

“Rodney Parade have very kindly donated a signed Newport County t-shirt to be auctioned off. We are planning on having a balloon release, raffle, auction and more. “

He added he believes specialist search teams will find his son and end his and wife Mary’s suffering.

He said: “I’m getting to the end of my tether. We need closure, and we need to be able to bury our son . Since Kyle went missing, our whole lives have become nightmare. Mary still has hope, but I don’t anymore."

Detective Chief Superintendent Pete Jones, senior investigating officer in the Kyle Vaughan case, said the dedication to finding Mr Vaughan remains the same.

He said: “The investigation has been on-going for nearly a year, and as we approach the anniversary of his disappearance we would like to thank all those people who have come forward with information.

“Despite this information, and the fact we have searched five square miles we have still not found Kyle. If someone is reading this and they have got informational they have not yet shared with Gwent Police, I would like to reassure them that they can talk to us or Crimestoppers in complete confidence."

There are currently five people, four men and one woman, on bail in relation to the investigation, and all will be answering bail in December.

Anyone with any information on Mr Vaughan’s disappearance is urged to call Gwent police on 101 or Crimestopppers on 0800 555 111.

If you would like to donate visit www.jusgiving.com/kylevaughan, or ext KJVN88 £1 to 70070.