Police are continuing their search in the Mordiford area for a fisherman who disappeared at the weekend.

Paul Fickling, aged 45, from Bedfordshire was visiting the county with a group of friends on a weekend fishing break and was last seen on Saturday March 1 at 10.30 when he left to fish alone.

The search began on Sunday morning and at 10am Mr Fickling's car was found in Mordiford.

However, despite an extensive four-day search by police officers, dog handlers, a police helicopter and the fire brigade, the man is still missing.

The police are very concerned for Mr Fickling's welfare and have appealed for anyone walking in the area, particularly along the River Lugg and River Wye to report any sightings of a man matching Mr Fickling's description.

Mr Fickling is described as white with a tanned complexion, approximately 5ft 9ins to 6ft tall, of average build and with straight short dark brown hair. It is believed he was wearing a woodland camouflage jacket.

Anyone with information should contact Hereford Police Station on 08457 444888 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

At the time of going to press, Hereford police were still combing the area in an attempt to trace Mr Fickling.