Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a missing man who was last seen in a Colchester park.

Essex Police are appealing for help to find Nicholas Ayres, who is missing in Colchester.

Nicholas, 27, was last seen at Highwoods Country Park in Turner Road shortly before 3.30am today.

A police spokesman said: "He is wearing black clothes and has a black holdall.

"This is the most recent photo we have of Nicholas, but since it was taken he has more facial hair."

Anyone who sees him is asked to contact police online at essex.police.uk via the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

Alternatively, call 101.