POLICE have appealed for help to trace a man who went missing in Taunton last week.

Andrew Mountford, 41, is described as "vulnerable" and officers believe he could be living rough in either the Taunton or Bridgwater area.

He was last seen in the William Street area of Taunton on Tuesday, April 28 after he failed to turn up for a meeting the previous day.

Officers say Mr Mountford is known to be depressed.

He is described as white,about 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, with cropped/shaved ginger hair and blue eyes.

He has numerous tattoos and when he went missing is thought to have been wearing a plain brown or grey T-shirt and a sporty plastic-looking coat.

He may have been wearing blue denim jeans and may have a red baseball cap.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "We would like Andrew, or anyone who knows his whereabouts to contact us.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Somerset Investigations on the force number 101, quoting MP1648/15."