POLICE have been distributing leaflets as they continue to search for a missing man.

Paul Anthony Kerrison was last seen in the area of Birkdale Road in New Marske, east Cleveland, on Saturday, October 25, and officers are calling on local residents to check out buildings and gardens for any signs of someone sleeping rough.

Officers searching for the 30-year-old Middlesbrough man have made a number of appeals for information since he was reported missing.

His family say that his disappearance is out of character and officers are increasingly concerned for him.

Acting Detective Inspector Peter Carr said: “Officers were in the New Marske area this weekend distributing leaflets in a bid to glean any information that we can on the whereabouts of Paul Kerrison.

“Enquiries have led us to believe that Paul was in the area of Birkdale Road in New Marske on the evening of Saturday, October 25.

“We would like to ask the local residents to check their gardens and outbuildings for any signs of unusual activity and we would appeal to anyone who may have seen him or anyone who may know of his whereabouts to contact us.”

Mr Kerrison is described as around 6ft 3ins tall, of slim build with short, brown hair and was last seen wearing a black tracksuit top and bottoms and Nike Air Max trainers. He requires daily medication which he may not have with him.

Anyone who may know of his whereabouts or anyone who may have seen him since Saturday, October 25 is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101.