A man from South Wales who has gone missing could be in Preston, according to police.

Anthony Howells, from Maerdy in the South Wales Valleys, was reported missing.

Preston Police has shared South Wales Police appeal who say Anthony was last seen on Monday 8 July between 11.30pm and 11.45pm in Pontyclun heading towards the railway station.

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Anthony is 5’8″ with a number of tattoos on his arms and legs and has the letters C-A-T on his knuckles.

The 45-year-old was last seen wearing a grey under armour t-shirt, khaki Adidas joggers, black Nike trainers and had a Nike man bag with him.

Police say they believe he has travelled to Blackpool and Preston.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and use reference number 2400225902.

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