Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of a missing man from Newbury.

Benjamin, 23, was last seen on the afternoon of Monday, August 8 in the Coombe Gibbet area.

He was reported to be wearing jeans, red/maroon coloured trainers and carrying a black rucksack.

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Thames Valley Police are appealing for the public’s help locating the 23 year-old.

Inspector Alan McIlwain, based at Newbury police station, said: “If anyone has seen him, or knows where he might be, please call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference 43220356000.”