A man who was found after going missing last week has gone missing again.

Ian Thompson from Blackburn went missing last week but police found him in Preston over the weekend.

Ian, 30, has since gone missing again and police are concerned for his welfare.

He is described as 5ft 6in tall, of slim build, with black short thinning hair. He has a long dark beard and was last seen carrying a blue suitcase.

A spokesperson for the police said: “You may remember that last week, we asked for your help in finding missing Ian Thompson from Blackburn.

"We did locate Ian in Preston over the weekend but unfortunately, he has gone missing again and we are getting really worried about his welfare.

"Ian – who is 30 – was last seen at around 8pm yesterday near London Way in Preston.

"We have some updated images of Ian and are again asking for your help to locate him. He is described as 5ft 6in tall, of slim build and black short thinning hair. He also now has a long dark beard. Ian was last seen carrying a small blue suitcase."

If you can help, call 101, quoting lot 1059 of 29th June. For immediate sighting call 999.