Police are tonight appealing for help to find a man who has been reported missing.

Kevin Trethowan, 51, was last seen at his home in Queen’s Road, Careterton, just after midnight on Saturday.

Mr Trethowan is white, 5ft 10ins and stocky, with short fair hair. He is possibly wearing a light blue stone-washed denim jacket, light blue jeans and brown shoes.

Police said they are growing increasingly concerned for Mr Trethowan’s welfare as they believe he could be in a "distressed state".

Anyone with any information about Mr Trethowan is urged to contact police via the 24-hour Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505, quoting the reference number: URN 588 14/3/09.