Police appeal for help to find man missing from his Wigan home

Police are becoming “increasingly concerned” about a man who has been reported missing.

The man, named only as Benjamin, was last seen leaving his home on Newgate Avenue, in Appley Bridge, at 7pm yesterday.

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He is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, of slim build and with short, fair-coloured hair.

He was wearing a grey/navy top, dark shorts and grey Adidas trainers, and was carrying a grey rucksack.

Police want to make sure Benjamin is safe and ask anyone who sees him to call them on 101.

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