Family and friends mark two years since missing man Daniel Hives was last seen in Lancaster

Daniel was last seen on the evening of December 10 2022. He had left a property in City View, Sidings Close, close to the River Lune, and has not been spotted since.

Lancashire Police have carried out investigations to find Daniel including an extensive search of the river and surrounding area as well as exploring all CCTV and dashcam footage opportunities and speaking to witnesses.

The Lancashire Police Dogs unit, the Drone Team and the North West Underwater Search and Marine Unit were supported by Lancaster Area Search and Rescue, the National Police Air Service and search dogs from Lancashire Fire and Rescue in the search.

The Chorley-based Beneath the Surface underwater diving team, who help families search for missing loved ones using sonar technology and scuba diving skills, have also searched the Lune for Daniel on more than one occasion.

In October, family and friends said they hoped to undertake a new search of the area in a bid to uncover something which may help to find him.

Marking Daniel's 30th birthday earlier this year, his brother Robbie said: "Words can not describe how horrible and hard it is not to have you here with us."

This coming Christmas will now be the third festive season Daniel’s family have spent without him.

When Daniel was last seen, he was wearing a blue Hugo Boss tracksuit and black Nike trainers. He is 6ft, of slim build, with short brown hair.

Daniel has a young son and although originally from Coventry had been most recently living in Preston. He also has links to Norwich.

A police spokesman said: “It remains a live investigation at this time and we would appeal for anyone with information about Daniel’s disappearance, who has not already spoken to us, to contact 101 – quoting log 0250 of December 12, 2022.”

You can also email [email protected] with the same log number.

In addition, you can email [email protected], an address set up by family and friends in the hope information about Daniel’s disappearance will vbe passed to them.