Police are urging the public to call 999 immediately if they see a 25-year-old Preston man who has been reported missing.

Kurtis Smithson was last seen at around 6.50am today on Franklands Drive in Ribbleton.

He is described as 5ft 5in tall, with shoulder-length ginger hair, which police say is now longer than shown in the image they have released.

Kurtis was last seen wearing black clothing and a black North Face jacket.

Officers have also confirmed that Kurtis is wanted as part of ongoing enquiries into an alleged assault.

Anyone who sees Kurtis and believes the sighting to be immediate is urged to call 999 straight away.

Anyone with other information about where he may be asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number 0212 of January 22.

Public urged to call 999 if they see missing Preston man as concern grows for his welfare