POLICE officers are at the scene of a popular country park searching for a missing man.

Essex Police has launched an appeal to help find Ryan Davis, 22, who is missing from Colchester.

UPDATE: Missing man found after police search High Woods Country Park

Eyewitnesses have told the Gazette officers are currently searching High Woods Country Park at the Brinkley Grove Road end.

It is understood Mr Davis is deemed a "high risk" missing person.

The force believes Mr Davis may be wearing a black or dark-coloured top with a hood, grey tracksuit bottoms and a backpack.

Gazette: Scene - High Woods Country Park, off Brinkley Grove RoadScene - High Woods Country Park, off Brinkley Grove Road

"We are carrying out a number of inquiries in order to locate the 22-year-old and we’re asking for the public’s help," said a spokesman.

"Ryan, pictured, may be in the High Woods Country Park area and may be wearing a black or dark-coloured top with a hood, grey tracksuit bottoms and a backpack.

"If you see Ryan or know where he is, please contact us immediately on 101."