Paul Taylor: 'Gaps in the timeline' as murder investigation into missing man continues
The family of a missing man who vanished as he drove from Scotland towards England two months ago have issued a fresh appeal as they seek "peace and answers" amid a murder probe.
Paul Taylor, 56, has not been seen since 17 October and police have begun a murder investigation.
Detectives investigating his disappearance say there are "gaps in the timeline" from when his car was last seen to when it was found, and are urging all those with information to come forward.
In a statement issued via Cumbria Constabulary, his family said: "We are reaching out to anyone who knew Paul, or has even the smallest bit of information related to his disappearance that would help us find peace and get answers."
Four men arrested in connection with the case have since been released on police bail.
Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Pattinson is appealing to the public to help officers find "the missing puzzle piece" that could help solve the mystery.
DCS Pattinson said: "We still believe that Paul has come to serious harm, and we know that there are people out there who have the information that we need to find answers for Paul's family so that they know what has happened to him."
Mr Taylor, from Annan in Dumfries and Galloway, was last seen at home at around 9.45pm on 17 October before his car was driven to Carlisle that night.
His blue Vauxhall Corsa - registration PY18 DYO - was spotted in the City West area of Carlisle shortly before midnight, around Yewdale and Sandsfield Park.
The car is then believed to have travelled on Monkhouse Road and Burgh Road towards Kirkandrews-on-Eden in the early hours of 18 October. The vehicle parked up in Carlisle's Green Lane at around 9.50am.
It was eventually found abandoned in Langwathby in northern Cumbria at 8.45am on 19 October.
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An increased police presence remains around Carlisle as searches continue.
DCS Pattinson added: "We still need to speak to anyone who knew or might have spoken to Paul in the days, weeks, or months leading up to 17 October.
"Any information, no matter how irrelevant it may seem, could be the missing puzzle piece that helps us figure out what happened to Paul."
