UPDATE 4.25pm. Mr Clarke has now been found.

POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing Droitwich man.

Gordon Clarke was reported missing on Thursday and has not been seen or heard from since.

The 44-year-old, who is described as white, around 6ft tall, with shoulder-length brown hair, is from Droitwich but it is believed he may have left the area.

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone who sees Mr Clarke or has any information about his whereabouts is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 or the Missing People Charity on 116000.