POLICE are searching Warrington and Widnes to find a man who has been missing since Tuesday.

Gareth Percival was reported missing from the Bewsey and Whitecross area at 3.15pm yesterday, Tuesday.

Gareth is described as 5ft 10ins tall, with skinny build, with a skinhead and a short beard.

He was wearing a black thick waterproof jacket, fleece, grey t-shirt with black trousers and trainers.

Gareth also has a large tattoo on his left arm.

PC Simon Fry said: “We are currently carrying out a number of searches in the Widnes and Warrington area in a bid to trace Gareth.

“Gareth has family in Widnes and we believe he could be in this area.

"I would ask anyone who knows where Gareth is or may have seen someone fitting this description to contact police as we are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

“I also want to appeal directly to Gareth to contact us. Your family are very worried about you and they just want you to come home.”

Anyone with information that may help officers find Gareth, no matter how small, should call Cheshire Police on 101, quoting IML 246663.