POLICE say they are concerned for the safety and welfare of a 37-year-old Middlesbrough man who has not been seen since early this morning.

Andrew Mount left his girlfriend's house in Pallister Park at 6.30am to go to work in Newport Road, Middlesbrough. He failed to arrive.

He is described as white, 6ft 3ins tall and of stocky build. He has a shaved head and is clean shaven.

Mr Mount, who was wearing a green mountain bike, was last seen wearing a blue Adidas hoodie, grey Adidas waterproof trousers and black trainers.

A spokeswoman for Cleveland Police said there was concern for his safety and welfare as his disappearance is out of character. Anyone who has seen him should call police on 101.