CONCERN is growing for a man who has gone missing from his home.

Police are appealing for help to trace Peter Hodgson who has not been seen since yesterday evening.

The 41-year-old was last seen by family members at his home in Peterlee late yesterday evening.

He is described as being of large build, 6ft 4in tall with a shaved head and slight facial hair. and has several tattoos.

He was wearing an Eddie Stobart bomber jacket at the time he went missing and may be driving a metallic blue 53 plate Renault Clio.

PC Jason Pool said: “We are concerned for Peter’s welfare as his absence is out of character.

"I would urge anyone who has seen him or his car to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to call Durham Police on 101, quoting incident number 484 of July 26.