West Mercia Police have reissued an appeal for information as concern grows for the welfare of Stephen Hatton, a 45-year-old man last seen in the Overbury area of Worcestershire.
Last known movements
Police say Mr Hatton was last seen on the morning of 15 July in the village of Overbury, near the Gloucestershire border. He is described as 5ft 7ins, of a tall, slim build with brown hair. No further details about his clothing or direction of travel have been released.
How the public can help
Officers are asking anyone who believes they may have seen Mr Hatton, or who has information that could assist the inquiry, to get in touch. Calls should be made to West Mercia Police on 101, quoting reference 552i of 17 July.
- Missing person: Stephen Hatton, aged 45
- Last seen: Morning of 15 July, Overbury, Worcestershire
- Contact: West Mercia Police on 101; quote 552i of 17 July
Local context and community impact
Overbury is a small rural community close to the county boundary with Gloucestershire. In villages of this size, news of a missing resident often spreads quickly among neighbours and can provoke considerable local concern. Reissuing an appeal serves two purposes: to refresh public awareness and to prompt anyone who may have dismissed an earlier call for help to come forward with information.
While formal enquiries remain the responsibility of West Mercia Police, members of the public can assist by checking dashcam footage, farmyard cameras, or by recalling any journeys made around the date in question. People who regularly travel on the local road network or who live on the Gloucestershire side of the border may hold information relevant to the search.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Stephen Hatton |
| Age | 45 |
| Last seen | Morning of 15 July, Overbury (Worcestershire) |
| Description | 5ft 7ins; tall, slim build; brown hair |
| Contact | West Mercia Police – 101 (ref: 552i of 17 July) |
Anyone with information is asked not to share unverified speculation on social media but to contact the police directly so officers can assess and act on credible leads. The reissued appeal aims to provide a fresh prompt to residents and visitors to the area who might have seen Mr Hatton in the days around 15 July.
Further updates will follow should the police release additional details or when new information becomes available.
