Partner's plea for Edward Osborne missing in Ipswich

Mr Osborne, from Framlingham, was last heard from at about 5.30pm last Tuesday and was reported missing later that evening.

Mr Osborne was last heard from on Tuesday, January 14 (Image: Suffolk Police) His partner described the 43-year-old as a "silent unsung hero" as she reflected on the "six years strong" they've had together so far.

She said: "We're still very much in love with each other. He's a humble Suffolk gentleman who loves the outdoors.

"He could never say no to helping people and has supported our family in so many ways.

"He's so protective of us - he's friendly, dependable and loyal."

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Last Wednesday, Coastguard helicopters were seen circling over the River Orwell in Ipswich in search for Mr Osborne.

His car was found on Friday in the Gainsborough area of Ipswich as it was reported to police by a member of the public.

Ed Osborne (left) with Nick Oliveri (right) (Image: Contributed) Mr Osborne's partner added: "I feel so privileged to feel the love for Ed just from the support we've been given.

"He was an exceptional musician and people who played with him 20 years ago are out looking.

"All of his high school friends have been a great support and we all want the same end goal to get him home.

"We have been massively supported by DK9 rescue who have been out searching in the freezing cold weather and haven't asked for a penny."

Trailer Trash, Mr Osborne is on the far left (Image: Contributed) Mr Osborne was a familiar face in Suffolk, playing in bands called Trailer Trash and currently, The Spin Lights.

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Mr Osborne is described as white, about 6ft tall with a slim build. He also has a large tattoo of a raven bird on his upper right arm.

The clothes Mr Osborne was believed to be wearing at the time of his disappearance (Image: Contributed) He is believed to be wearing a blue padded coat, a black hoody with orange writing on the front, blue jeans, black and white converse-style trainers and a black woollen hat.

Mr Osborne may have also had a blue rucksack with him (Image: Amazon) Mr Osborne's family and officers are very concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone who may have seen him, or knows of his current whereabouts, to call police on 999, quoting CAD 361 of Tuesday, January 14.