POLICE are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 39-year-old Brendan Taaffe, who has been missing from his Birkenhead home since Monday, January 25.

He was last seen in Birkenhead by family and has not been in contact with anyone since then.

He has been suffering from depression lately and his family and friends are concerned for his safety.

Brendan is described as white, 6ft 1in tall, of a medium build, short dark brown hair and is thought to have blue eyes.

He was last seen wearing a dark coat, blue jeans and brown shoes.

He is known to frequent Birkenhead and Liverpool city centre.

Police have been actively seeking Brendan since he was reported missing and enquiries are ongoing to establish his whereabouts.

Officers are encouraging Brendan, or anyone who may have seen him since Monday, January 25, to contact Wallasey Police Station on 0151 709 6010.