Missing Bushmills man Mark Dinsmore: Police renew urgent appeal

October 31, 2026 The Belfast Desk 0 Comments

Police have renewed their appeal for information about missing Bushmills man Mark Dinsmore, amid serious concerns that he may have been injured in a road traffic collision before his disappearance.

Mark Dinsmore, aged 50, missing from Bushmills, County Antrim — Police have released an updated photograph of missing Bushmills man Mark Dinsmore. Credit: Police Service of Northern Ireland

The 50-year-old was last seen at approximately 6pm on Saturday, 24 October 2026, following a collision in the Ballybogey Road area of Ballymoney.

Mark has not been in contact with family or friends since, prompting an ongoing search involving police and voluntary search and rescue teams.

Missing Bushmills man may have been injured in collision

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has released an updated photograph of Mark as officers continue efforts to establish his whereabouts.

Police believe he may have sustained injuries during the collision, raising further concerns for his welfare.

Causeway Coast and Glens District Chief Inspector Clare Willis confirmed that Mark had been driving a grey Audi A4 and appealed to anyone who was in the Ballymoney area at the time to come forward with information.

Officers have thanked those who have already assisted the investigation and stressed that even apparently minor details could prove useful.

Description of Mark Dinsmore

Mark is described as approximately 5ft 8in tall, of medium build, with short dark hair.

When he was last seen, he was wearing a red coat, white T-shirt, jeans and white trainers.

Police are asking people in the relevant areas to check sheds, outbuildings, unoccupied properties and accessible derelict buildings as the search continues.