Merseyside Police are appealing for the public's help in tracing a Wirral man who was last seen yesterday afternoon.

The family of Colin Griffiths, aged 55, are growing increasingly concerned about him and police are carrying out extensive inquiries to find him.

He was last seen in the Bromborough area at around 12.45pm, on Wesdnesday, March 9.

Mr Griffiths is white, 5ft 11ins, of proportionate build, with short graying hair and stubble.

He was wearing a dark blue fleece, a dark T-shirt, dark tracksuit bottoms, and tan coloured Caterpillar boots. He wears dark-rimmed glasses and is a smoker.

He has business and social associates throughout the North West region.

Anyone who knows where Mr Griffiths is or has seen a man resembling him since yesterday is asked to call Merseyside Police on 101.

Alternatively you can  leave information with the Missing People charity by calling 116 000 or by emailing 116000@missingpeople.org.uk.