UPDATE: Aftab has been found safe and well so the appeal has been closed.

Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of a 57-year-old man from Reading.

Aftab, 57, was last seen in the town centre on Wednesday, May 31 wearing a blue hooded top, a black jacket and dark blue jeans.

He is described as 5ft 8ins of skinny build and carrying a green plastic bag.

The Reading man is known to frequent Cemetery Junction and the Whitley area.

Inspector John Yallop, based at Reading police station, said: “I am appealing for anyone with information on his whereabouts to please get in touch as soon as possible.

“If you see Aftab or have any information that might help us find him, please report this via our dedicated missing persons portal, quoting reference number 2195 of yesterday’s date.

“You can also provide information to independent charity Missing People by calling 116 000 or via its website.”