The grandfather of a young man who vanished on New Year's Day has issued a heartbreaking plea in the hope of bringing him home safely. Taylor Stewart, 21, was last seen in the Church Heights area of Cookstown, County Tyrone at around 5.30am on January 1. K9 Search and Rescue NI have been using a canine team to scan the local area for signs of the 21-year-old. A spokesperson said on Sunday: 'Searches are ongoing across a number of areas, and every effort is being made to help bring Taylor home. 'We are once again appealing to local residents to check any outbuildings, sheds, garages, or unused properties on their land.

Source: Daily Mail January 05, 2026 04:36 UTC