Police this afternoon appealed for help in tracing a missing man from Blewbury.

Robert Newent, 46, went missing from his home near the Churn Estate in Blewbury yesterday, at about 12.30pm.

Mr Newent is white, about 5ft 8in tall, with shoulder length grey hair, a heavy build and is described as having a “big face.”

When he was last seen, he was wearing a black or dark blue jacket, jeans, and suede boots.

Insp Ian Money said: “We are anxious to find Robert and I would urge anyone with information relating to his whereabouts, or who believes they may have seen someone matching his description, to please contact us immediately.”

Anyone with information should contact police via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police Enquiry Centre on 0845 8 505 505 and quote URN 1353 of March 25, 2010.