Concern is growing for a man missing from Preston since Friday.

Stuart Keppel was last seen on August 18 at 3pm in Rosemary Lane in Bartle.

The 54-year-old man is believed to have taken a taxi from there into Preston city centre.

A Lancashire Police spokesman said: “Stuart’s disappearance is out of character and we are keen to hear from anybody who may have seen him, or who knows where he may be. If you can help us, please contact us as soon as possible.”

Stuart is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build and ‘unkempt’ appearance, with short, grey hair and a grey beard. He was last seen wearing a blue jumper, blue shirt, grey trousers, a beige jacket and brown shoes.

He has links to Salford and Halifax and it is possible he may have travelled to those areas.

Anybody with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number 1497 of August 18th.