Stirling Observer

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TearfulTas­mina hails bravery of emergency services as local MPs pay their respects on a dark day in Parliament

- Robert Fairnie Chris Marzella

Police in Forth Valley are appealing for informatio­n after a 33-year-old Denny man was reported missing.

They are looking to trace Steven Bryson, who was last seen on Godfrey Avenue at around 2pm on Tuesday, March 14 and has not been in touch with friends or family since.

Steven is around 5ft 8in in height, of slim build with short dark brown hair receding at the hair line. He has a long black beard, a tattoo of the name Mitchell on his right arm and a tribal tattoo on his left calf.

He was wearing a dark blue Superdry jacket with burgundy and white stripes across the chest, light blue jeans and green Firetrap trainers.

He also had a navy and light blue Adidas backpack and was carrying a black holdall.

Sergeant Denise Frew said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who knows Steven’s whereabout­s or who may have informatio­n that can help us trace him. If Steven himself sees this appeal we’d ask him to get in contact with us to let us know he is safe and well.”

Anyone with informatio­n should contact police on 101.

A tearful Tasmina AhmedSheik­h thanked London’s emergency services for their response to the Westminste­r terrorist attack on Wednesday.

The Ochil and South Perthshire MP made an emotional address to Parliament yesterday after the tragic attack that left four dead and 40 injured.

Ms Ahmed-Sheikh and Stirling MP Steven Paterson were both in the House of Commons chamber as the dramatic events unfolded just yards away.

The chamber was immediatel­y locked down for security reasons and the two SNP MPs were joined by up to 250 other representa­tives until 8.30pm on Wednesday until they were given approval to leave.

Members noted how the chamber was locked down ”within seconds” of the news filtering through. Yesterday on their return to the House of Commons, Ms AhmedSheik­h fought back tears as she entered a debate on overseas trade.

She said: “We will have an opportunit­y to pay our respects later, but we are grateful that we are here because of the bravery of others.”

Stirling MP Mr Paterson noted the surreal

 ??  ?? Time for sorrow The Union flag flies at half mast at the Houses of Parliament after the horrific attack, while a policeman pays tribute to his comrade (right) as MP Ahmed Sheikh breaks down in the Commons
Time for sorrow The Union flag flies at half mast at the Houses of Parliament after the horrific attack, while a policeman pays tribute to his comrade (right) as MP Ahmed Sheikh breaks down in the Commons

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