POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a local man who went missing at the beginning of the month.

Mr Peter Cropper was last seen at his home in Cornwall Drive, Bury, at 6.15pm on May 1. He is believed to have left the address in his Skoda Felicia, registration number S245 NCK, and may be in the Tintagel area of Cornwall.

The 50-year-old is described is white, 5ft 10ins tall, of big build with blue eyes. He is bald, wears glasses and has a crooked finger on his right hand.

Anyone who knows his whereabouts is asked to contact Bury Police on 0161 856 8121.