Mum of missing man appeals for him to return home

James Hodgkiss has been missing for three months Credit: GMP

The mum of a missing man from Bolton is appealing for him to return home.

James Hodgkiss, 34, was reported missing on Tuesday, August 2 and the last sighting of him was 7pm the next day on Weston Street in Great Lever. He was seen wheeling a black hand-luggage bag and heading towards the town centre.

James is described as 6ft 2in tall, of a slim build, with blue eyes, short, dark hair and stubble. He was last seen wearing dark blue tracksuit bottoms, a dark coloured Nike t-shirt, black and white trainers and a dark blue jacket with a fur-edged hood.

Christine Hodgkiss, James' mum, has not heard from her son for three months and is appealing directly to him ahead of his 35th birthday on Friday 25 November.

She said:

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5761 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.