An England supporter has gone missing while traveling to the United States for the World Cup, prompting his family to issue a plea for assistance in locating him.
Michael Hewitt, also known as “Little Mick” among his friends, departed from Leeds on June 20 to fly to Boston for the Three Lions’ matches. However, communication with him abruptly ceased during a layover in Barcelona, Spain.
According to his family, there is no record of Mr. Hewitt reaching his intended destination in America. His brother, Mike Wakefield, disclosed that the last known contact with Michael was made during his stopover in Barcelona, as detailed by NeedToKnow.
Since June 21, Michael’s phone has been inactive, and there has been no activity on his social media profiles. Wakefield stated, “On June 20, Mick left Leeds for Boston, USA, to attend one of England’s World Cup fixtures, transiting through Barcelona. It seems he did not reach Boston, and our last communication with him was from Barcelona early on June 21. Subsequently, his phone has been out of service, and he has not posted any updates on social media. We are now deeply concerned for his safety.”
His family has filed a missing person report, and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has launched an investigation under reference number 02470905. Interpol has also been notified as efforts are made to determine if he continued his journey beyond Spain.
Authorities are conducting inquiries under the case reference 20260628/1183.
Wakefield added, “Commonly known as ‘Little Mick,’ especially within the Leeds United community, he is a familiar figure to many Whites supporters worldwide, having followed the club for decades both home and away.”
“If anyone has encountered Mick after June 21 or has had any contact with him since then, please inform us or the FCDO. Thank you.”
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