DETECTIVES are appealing to trace a missing man who has links to Merseyside.

Darren Barnes, from Woodhouse Park, Manchester was last seen on Friday, October 5 in Knutsford.

He is white, around 5ft 7in, of stocky build with shaved brown hair and stubble.

When he was last seen he was wearing a white shirt with ID Verge logo, grey combat trousers and brown rigger work boots.

It is believed he could be driving a white 67 plate Mondeo.

Darren travels a lot around Cheshire and Merseyside.

It is believed he could have been in the Knutsford or Mere areas over the weekend.

His family are very concerned about his welfare and are appealing for his safe return home as soon as possible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting the missing person reference number MP/18/0119797.