Police say they are growing more and more concerned about the welfare of a 58-year-old man, who has not been seen for almost a month.

Officers in Rossendale are looking for help in locating Ian Steele, from Bacup.

Ian, who is around 5'4" tall, of large build and has a bald head, was last seen on October 17, wearing a black and blue motorbike jacket, black jeans, black trainers, and possibly a multicoloured top.

A spokesperson for the police said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned about 58-year-old Ian Steele from the Bacup area.

"He has not been seen since 2pm on October 17.

"Ian is a white male, 5’4" tall, large build with a bald head.

"He was last seen wearing a black and blue motorbike jacket, black jeans, black trainers, and possibly a multicoloured top."

It is believed Ian has links to the Rossendale, Bacup and north Manchester areas.

If anybody knows where Ian might be, they should call 101 in a non-emergency and quote 0402 of November 12.

For immediate sightings please ring 999.