Allyn Grayson: Appeal to find Leeds United fan who disappeared 'without explanation' after Elland Road game

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An appeal has been issued for helple finding a man who went missing after watching the Leeds United game at the weekend.

Allyn Grayson, aged 50, from Rothwell, was last seen at the Head of Steam pub, in Park Row, in the city centre at about 5.30pm on May 4.

He had gone to the pub with a friend after the game against Southampton at Elland Road but left “suddenly without explanation”.

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He was seen on CCTV around Lands Lane and Briggate a short time later. Police have shared the below two images of Mr Grayson.

Allyn Grayson went missing after the Leeds United game against Southampton on Saturday.Allyn Grayson went missing after the Leeds United game against Southampton on Saturday.
Allyn Grayson went missing after the Leeds United game against Southampton on Saturday.

Detective Inspector Ciaran Burns, of Leeds District CID, said: “It is completely out of character for Allyn to go missing like this and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to find him.

“His family are anxiously waiting for any news, and we would like to hear from anyone who has seen him since Saturday teatime or who has any information that could assist in tracing him.”

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Allyn is described as 5ft 10ins tall with short, mousy brown hair. He was wearing a black Hugo Boss jacket, green top, indigo blue jeans and white Diadora trainers with red and blue stripes.

Anyone who has seen him or who has any information that could assist in locating him is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting log 478 of May 5 or report any information online.

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