Police are appealing for the public's help to track down a man they believe has headed towards the Padstow area of Cornwall.

Officers say they are concerned for the safety of Michael Birrell, 46, who lives in the Exeter area.

He has been reported as missing by his family, having last been seen in Exeter on the evening of the 11 November 2017.

His family are concerned for his welfare and are desperate to locate him.

Michael's car

Michael is described as a white male, 5’8’’ tall, medium build he was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, navy blue zip up top, dark blue jeans and brown boots, he travelled down to the area alone in his blue ford focus.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101 or 101@dc.police.uk quoting log number 0977 of the 11 November 2017.