POLICE say they are concerned for the wellbeing of missing Steven Bannister.

Humberside and North Yorkshire Police have appealed for assistance finding Mr Bannister, 64, who was last seen at his home in Ellesmere Avenue, Hull, on Friday, April 22.

A police spokesman said his disappearance was out of character, and officers believe he may be in Scarborough.

Mr Bannister is white, about 5ft 7ins tall and of stocky build with short hair and a grey beard. When last seen he was wearing a brown leather jacket, brown cord trousers, brown shoes and a blue and white shirt. Mr Bannister also has distinctive tattoos on his forearms.

Anyone with information about Mr Bannister's whereabouts should contact Humberside Police on 101 quoting log number 345 of April 23.