Police are appealing for help tracing a man who has been missing for four days.

Michael Tomlinson was last seen on Monday and police say they are becoming concerned for his safety.

The 41-year-old has Leicestershire links but had been living in the Hyson Green area of Nottingham.

Leicestershire Police have shared the appeal on Facebook.

He is described as white, of stocky build, around 5ft 11ins tall and with short mousy brown hair.

If you have seen Michael or have any information about his whereabouts, please contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 575 of September 12.

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