'We are trying to stay positive': pal appeal for missing man as search operation gets under way at Cavehill

Searches were under way today in the Cavehill area of Belfast for a man who has been missing since Tuesday.

As part of its operation to find Michael Cullen (33) the PSNI has been deploying drones.

Lifelong friend Michael White says his disappearance is out of character.

But he is optimistic for his safe return.

“Everyone is trying to stay positive and I think it is important everyone stays positive,” he told Downtown & Cool FM.

“I am convinced he will come back, I am convinced he is just away somewhere to get his head showered – to get himself sorted out.

“Everyone has been there at different times of their lives.

“And if that is what he is doing that is totally fine – understandable.

“But what we just hope is that he makes contact at some point to let us know he is ok because his friends are worried about him, his family is worried about him.

Michael, from the North Circular Road in the north of the city, was last in contact with his family on Tuesday around 2pm.

The well-known beatbox performer who has won a number of awards, was wearing a green pubff jacket, grey jumper and black trousers before he went missing.

Anyone with information can contact police on 101

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