POLICE are appealing for help to trace a man who is missing from home.

Officers are asking for information to find 41-year-old Michael Loftus, who is known to visit Bradford regularly.

Mr Loftus, from St Helens, was last seen on Paul Street in Newtown, St Helens, during the week of Monday, September 30.

He is described as white, 5ft 2in tall, of slim build, with brown hair and a freckled complexion.

Anyone who has seen Michael or has any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact @MerPolCC or 101 or the charity Missing People on 116 000.