POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned about a man who has not been seen since he set off for work on Friday.

Wayne Parsley, of Rawlinson, Street, Carlin Howe, east Cleveland, went missing from his home at 7.50am when he left for work at a butchers in Whitby, North Yorkshire. The 32-year-old has not been seen since.

He is described as white, stocky, with short brown hair, hazel eyes, a pale complexion and tattoos on both arms with his Christian name and an additional tattoo on his right arm.

When last seen, he was wearing a white polo T-shirt, black trousers, a blue-grey fleece jacket and black lace-up work boots.

A police spokesperson said: "All inquiries to date to trace this man have proved negative. We are still checking friends and acquaintances' addresses.

"We are appealing for anyone who may have seen Mr Parsley, or anyone who may know of his whereabouts, to contact Redcar police."

Anyone with information is asked to ring (01642) 302626.