POLICE have issued an urgent appeal hoped to get help in tracking down a Grays man who has been missing since before Christmas.

Kieran Devlin, 33, was last seen at about 2pm on Wednesday 22 December.

A police statement says: "We are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are working very hard on the investigation to locate him.

"Kieran also has strong links to Wolverhampton and Northampton and has been working in the Shepherd's Bush area of London."

In a short statement, Kieran's family added: "We know many people will have their own opinions on Kieran but right now it is so important to let the police know if you have seen Kieran or know where he is. Your call could save his life.

"Please, if you have any information on where he is, contact the police immediately."

If you have any information you are asked to call 101 with information and cite 534 of January 5.