Police have launched an appeal to find Patrick Gallagher, 28, who is missing from his home in Preston.

Patrick was last seen on Clifton Road in Blackpool at around 18:43 yesterday (Wednesday). He was wearing a black Under Armour coat, blue jogging bottoms and black trainers.

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He is described as being white, around 5ft 10in tall and of big build .He has short ginger hair and beard.

Aside from Blackpool and Preston, Patrick has links to Newcastle.

If you have seen Patrick or have any information about where he might be, please call police immediately on 101 or 01253 604290 and quote log number 1242 of 13^th November.