POLICE are growing increasingly concerned about the whereabouts of a 33-year-old man from Leigh.

Robert Paxton was last seen at Leigh Sports Village in Leigh at around 4.15pm last Tuesday, June 24.

PC Amy Pilling said: “His family are now very concerned about where he may have gone and desperately want him to make contact.

“If you have seen Mr Paxton or have any information about where he is, please contact the police immediately.”

He is described as white, 6ft of slim build and has short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a dark T-shirt, blue jeans, black work boots, black rain coat with a white stripe across the front and a beige cap. He was carrying a black and grey rucksack.

Anyone with information as to his whereabouts is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555111.