POLICE have launched a missing person search after a car was found abandoned in Herefordshire.

Police are concerned for the welfare of 33-year-old named by police as 'Benjamin' after his car was found abandoned in.

He was last seen on Swindon Lane in Cheltenham at around midday on Tuesday and reported missing yesterday (Wednesday) morning after not returning to his Cheltenham home.

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"Benjamin is described as being white, 6ft tall, has stubble and long dark hair," said police in a statement.

"He is likely to be wearing a green t-shirt and blue jeans. It is unsure whether he is wearing a jacket and he may possibly have white trainers on.

"Benjamin has links to Evesham and Malvern and officers are currently searching for him."

Anyone who has seen Benjamin or has information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police.

Information can be submitted by calling 101 and quoting incident 37 of 8 June.

"Please dial 999 if Benjamin is present at the time of calling," added police.

You can also give information through the Missing People charity on 116 000 or you can find out more information through the charity's website.