POLICE are concerned about a man who has not been seen since he set off for work last Friday.

Wayne Parsley, of Rawlinson Street, Carlin Howe, left his home address at 7.50am for work at a butchers in Whitby. The 32-year-old has not been seen since.

He is described as white, of stocky build, with short brown hair, hazel-coloured eyes a pale complexion. He has tattoos on both arms, with his Christian name and an additional tattoo on his right arm.

When last seen, he was wearing a white polo T-shirt, black trousers, a blue-grey fleece jacket and black lace work boots.

A police spokesman said: "All inquiries to date to trace this man have proved negative. We are still checking friends and acquaintances addresses."

Anyone who may have seen Mr Parsley or knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact Redcar police on (01642) 302626.