POLICE are appealing for information about a missing 24-year-old from South Cumbria but have urged members of the public not to approach him.

James Walker was last seen at his home address on Oxenholme Road in Kendal yesterday at 12.30pm.

He is described as a white male, 5ft 8in tall, of slim build, with cropped hair. He was last seen wearing black trousers, a black top and grey Nike Air trainers.

Police are concerned for Mr Walker’s welfare and appeal to anyone who has seen him to call Cumbria Police on 101. Police would ask members of the public not to approach Mr Walker but to call them with information.