A 38-year-old man from Stevenage has been missing since this morning, and police have now appealed for the public’s help tracing him.

Richard Catterick, 38, was last seen in the vicinity of the Old Town at 10.20am.

He is described as a white man, of slim build, about 5ft 8in tall with dark brown hair.

When last seen he was wearing a dark brown leather jacket, dark blue jeans and black shoes.

A police spokeswoman said that officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Anyone who has seen him or knows where he is should call Herts police on 101.