POLICE are appealing for information on missing Bradford man Darren Harper.  

Mr Harper, aged 54, has been missing since around 7.25am today, and was last seen in the Rowantree Drive area of Idle.

He is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall and of a large build, last seen wearing black jeans, a grey fleece jacket and blue trainers.

Bradford District Police are growing increasingly concerned about the welfare of Mr Harper, who walks on canal towpaths and could have travelled to the Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale or Dewsbury areas.

Anyone who thinks they may have seen him, or know where he may be, is asked to contact officers on 101, quoting reference 0226 of 1 April, or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat.