POLICE in Lancashire are urging a missing man with links to the North-East to get in touch with his family.

Mark Keith Gamble, 24, from Fleetwood, who has relatives in the Darlington area, has not been seen since Friday when he left home in his blue Ford Escort, registration number H224 XRR.

He is white, slim, with short, mousy hair, blue eyes and a tanned complexion.

He was wearing a beige jumper, blue jeans and beige boots.

PC Scott Hoyle, of Lancashire Constabulary, said: "Both the police and Mark's family are growing concerned for his well-being. A recent family bereavement has affected Mark, and his family are keen to hear from him that he is safe and well."

Anyone with information should contact (01253) 876611.