POLICE are appealing for information following the disappearance of a 28-year-old North-East man.

John Anthony Reynolds, who lives in the Hendon area of Sunderland, was last seen in the city on Friday, May 27, at 2pm.

Police are concerned for his welfare and last night appealed for him, or anyone who may have seen him, to come forward.

He is described as white, 5ft 11in, skinny, with dark ginger hair, freckles on his face and brown eyes. He is likely to be unshaven. When last seen, he was wearing a multi-coloured coat, green top, white tracksuit bottoms and white trainers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Sunderland on 0191-454 7555, ext 66126.