Concern is growing for a 45-year-old man last seen in a rural South Oxfordshire village.

Michael has links to Oxfordshire and was last spotted in Sonning Common, Thames Valley Police said.

The force believes he is in and around this area.

He was last seen wearing a grey hoody, grey corduroys, light brown/sandy coloured work boots and carrying a backpack.

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He is around 5ft 9in and is of a slim/medium build.

A spokesperson for the force said: “If you have seen Michael or have any information of his whereabouts, please contact Thames Valley Police on 101 quoting 43230483390.”

In its advice on missing persons, the force said: "It is not wasting police time to report someone missing. We are here to protect you and your loved ones."