Police have renewed their appeal and are still desperate to find a Fulwood man who has been missing for five days.

38-year-old Joseph Busuttil was last seen in the Fulwood area of Preston on Wednesday, January 11.

He has known connections in Leyland as well as Fulwood.

Police say he may have since travelled to Irlam, Manchester.

He is described as 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, with short dark hair.

A police spokesperson said: “Joseph Busuttil, 38, from Fulwood.

“He was last seen in Fulwood during the afternoon of Jan 11 but may have since travelled to Irlam, Manchester.

“He is 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, with short dark hair. He has connections to Leyland.”

Anyone with information has been asked to call 101 quoting log 1431 of Jan 12.