Police are becoming increasingly concerned over the welfare of a man missing from Blackburn.

Rickson Ashcroft, 68, has been missing since Wednesday evening where he was last seen in Blackburn.

He is also believed to have links to Accrington.

A Blackburn and Darwen Police post said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of 68-year-old Rickson Ashcroft, who is missing from his home in Blackburn.

"He was last seen in the Blackburn area at around 6.00pm on Wednesday June 2 2021.

"He is believed to have links to Accrington. We are now concerned for Rickson's welfare and are appealing for your help to find him. If you have seen Rickson or have any information, please call us on 101 quoting LC-20210605-0477."