THE family of a missing man from Stourport have become "extemely concerned for his welfare" - police have said.

Thomas Bates, aged 30, was last seen in Lyndey in Gloucestershire on Thursday March 2 in a blue/silver coloured Hyundai I40 (registration number EX67CXZ).

The vehicle is believed to be in the Chepstow area.

Thomas is described as a white man, around five feet nine tall, of slim build but muscular at top with tattoos of song lyrics and phrases on both arms. He has a shaved head and is closely shaven with stubble.

He usually wears tracksuit bottoms and a big grey jacket with fur around the hood.

A spokesperson for West Mercia Police said: "Thomas’s family are extremely concerned for his welfare."

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to call 999.