POLICE are appealing for help to locate a missing Newcastle man.

Hugh Wright, who is 42 and from the Kenton area of the city, has not been seen since Saturday morning, January 30, and police are concerned for his welfare.

He is around 6ft tall, of stocky build and has short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a black Adidas or Nike top, blue jeans and orange and black Nike trainers.

It is thought he may be driving a beige Vauxhall Zafira, reg number NV56UZU.

Anyone with any information as his whereabouts should contact police on 101.