NORTH Yorkshire Police are appealing for help in finding a 43-year-old man who has gone missing from Haxby, near York.

The force said Paul Kilgour, who goes by the name Billy, had not been seen since 8am yesterday morning in Dodsworth Avenue. "This is out of character and his family are extremely concerned about him," said a spokesman.

"He was last seen wearing dark blue denim jeans, wearing a denim coloured jumper with brown patch on the shoulder, with a blue walking jacket with hood over the top and white and red Reebok trainers.

"He is 5ft 8ins-5ft 9ins in height, has short greying hair with dark stubble, a Yorkshire accent and slight Scottish twang."

Anyone with information should call 101.