***Update: Lancashire Police confirmed on October 4 that David has been found safe and well***

Police have appealed to find a missing man who was last seen on in Nelson on Wednesday, October 2.

When he was last seen on Marsden Hall Road, David Wilson was wearing a black polo t-shirt with a collar, dark blue jeans, an Adidas grey jumper with blue stripes, and a bright red/orange lightweight jacket.

They have now appealed for any members of the public to come forward who may know anything about Mr Hodson or his whereabouts.

A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: “We are really concerned about David, and are asking for your help.

“David, aged 48, is currently missing and was last seen on Marsden Hall Road, Nelson on 2nd October.

“David was last seen wearing a black polo t-shirt with a collar, Dark blue jeans, Adidas grey with light blue stripes, Bright red/orange lightweight jacket.

“He is described as being 6'3" tall and has a small scar on the top of his forehead.”

Police often put out public appeals like this to encourage people who may have seen missing people or who may have any information about where they may be to come forward.

Anyone with information or who has seen Mr Wilson is asked to call 101 and quote log reference 1568 of October 3. For immediate sightings, call 999.

Update: Lancashire Police confirmed on October 4 that David has been found safe and well