Police are appealing for help to find a missing man, 20, after becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare.

20-year-old Scott Holmes is said to have been missing from the Blackburn area for over four weeks, but is also known to have links to Leyland and Preston.

Scott is described as five foot eight inches  tall, of slim build with short ginger hair.

A post on Blackburn and Darwen Police's Facebook page said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of 20 year old Scott Holmes who has not been seen for approximately four weeks, he has links to the Chorley, South Ribble, Preston & Blackburn areas.

"We are now concerned for his welfare and are appealing for your help to find Scott."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lancashire police on 101 quoting investigation reference 04/112929/20.