CCTV images of a missing man – taken minutes after he was last seen - have been positively identified as Rory Johnson by his family.

Mr Johnson, 29, from Skipton, has been missing since Friday (November 20).

The last reported sighting of him had been at 12.15am on Friday morning (November 20) when he left the York Central Travelodge on Piccadilly. He had previously been in The Postern Gate Wetherspoon pub from 11.30pm on Thursday (November 19).

Now police have confirmed that CCTV images of a man, taken at 12.47am on Friday, November 20, are of Mr Johnson, after he was identified in the footage by his family. The images show him in the City Mills area of York, near Skeldergate by the River Ouse.

Mr Johnson did not return to the hotel and failed to arrive at work in Skipton, where he lives, on Friday evening. Police fear he may have got into difficulty while walking near the river.

Police are following all lines of enquiry and underwater searches of the River Ouse resumed today (Thursday, November 26) by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Underwater Search Team, based with Humberside Police.

Police are continuing to appeal to anyone who recalls seeing Rory Johnson or someone matching his description in York on Thursday evening or Friday to contact them.

Rory is white, aged 29, 5ft 11in tall, slim build, with short blond hair. He was wearing a round-neck black top, blue jeans and white and navy trainers.

Anyone who can help is urged to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference number 12150207141