POLICE are appealing for help to locate a man who went missing from Allithwaite on the morning of Saturday July 1.

Robert Hodgson, 41, has been missing since 11am. He is described as a white male of a large build, around 6ft.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a white t-shirt, he may also have a khaki-coloured anorak in his possession.

Anyone who may have seen Mr Hodgson is asked not to approach him, but to contact the police on 101, quoting log number 197 of July 1.

Police have asked Mr Hodgson, if he sees this appeal to contact them, to let them know his whereabouts, and if he is safe.