Concern for missing 21-year-old who failed to return from afternoon walk

There is growing concern for a 21-year-old man who left his home in Accrington for a walk and never returned.

Police said they are becoming 'increasingly concerned' for the welfare of Ben Barton who was last seen yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, May 6) in the Rising Bridge area.

Ben Barton, 21, from Accrington, was last seen yesterday afternoon in the Rising Bridge area, walking towards Haslingdenplaceholder image
Ben Barton, 21, from Accrington, was last seen yesterday afternoon in the Rising Bridge area, walking towards Haslingden

He had been walking towards Haslingden when he was last seen, but he has failed to return home.

He has not been heard from since.

Ben is described as white, 6'3, with a shaved head.

He was last seen wearing a black jacket, a blue t-shirt and ripped-style jeans. He is described as walking with a swagger.

If you have any information regarding Ben's whereabouts please contact Lancashire Police on 101 and quote log LC-20200506-0902

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