There is concern for a man who went missing from Gloucester earlier today.

Matthew Clifford, 28, was last seen at around 5pm (Friday, December 14). today in the Kingsholm area of the city.

He is described as a white male, of a slim build, 6ft tall in height and he is believed to be wearing a green coat, either cream chinos or blue jeans and black trainers.

His disappearance is out of character and police and Matthew's family are concerned for his welfare and are urging anyone who has seen him to please make contact.

Officers are out searching for Matthew and anyone who has seen him, or who has any information regarding his whereabouts should call Gloucestershire Police on 101 and quote incident 325 of December 14.