POLICE say they are concerned for the welfare of a missing Somerset man.

Ryan Saunders, aged 31, was last seen in the Uphill area of Weston-super-Mare today (Tuesday) at around noon.

Officers are appealing to the public to help find him.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "We’re concerned for his welfare and are asking for anyone who has seen him or knows where he is to contact us immediately."

Ryan is white, slim, with short black hair and several tattoos.

He was wearing a grey T-shirt which had writing on it, blue jeans and grey trainers.

Anyone who sees Ryan is asked to call 999 and give the call handler the reference number 5216237598.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 101, quoting the same reference number.