Major Search Underway for Missing Kent Man Amid Flood Warnings
A massive hunt is on in Marden, Kent, for 50-year-old Nicholas French, who vanished after telling relatives he was walking home from Marden train station along Goudhurst Road. He was reported missing at 9:11pm on Thursday, 3 November 2022.
What We Know About Nicholas French
- Age: Around 50
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 10 inches
- Build: Slight but stocky
- Features: Short greying hair and a beard
Nicholas was last seen outside a takeaway near Marden Railway station.
Emergency Services Flood Marden in Search
Coastguard helicopters, Kent Search and Rescue teams, and police officers have been scouring Marden and neighbouring villages since shortly after 9pm. Searchers are combing gardens, hedgerows, and side roads with torches in grim weather conditions.
Heavy rain has left some roads flooded and impassable. Volunteer 4×4 drivers from the South East have been called in to reach harder-to-access areas.
A control point for police and volunteer searchers has been set up at the junction of Mayes Road and Goulding Road in Marden.
Police Issue Appeal for Information
Inspector Suzy McDonnell said: “We are very concerned for this man’s welfare due to considerable flooding on local roads. He may have tried to avoid these by sticking to footpaths or fields.”
“Emergency services are searching the area and we urge anyone who has seen Nicholas or knows where he is to get in touch.”
If you have any information, call 999 quoting reference 3-1344.
