Family say they are 'baffled' by the disappearance of Everton man Carl Williams

The family of a man who has been missing for a week say they are "baffled" by his disappearance.

Carl Williams was reported missing from his home in Everton in the early hours of Friday morning, 29 December.

Merseyside Police say they becoming increasingly concerned for the 48-year-old's welfare.

Sasha Williams, one of Carl's four children, said her father's disappearance was "completely out of character" and that "he had never done anything like this before."

Sasha added it was even more unusual as her sister is expecting a child any day, and the baby would be Carl's first grandchild.

She said: "He was so excited to be a granddad for the first time. He was over the moon.

"He couldn't wait to be there when she was giving birth.

"That is why it is so strange he has left at this time."

Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries in the search for Carl.

Carl is described as a white male, 5ft 5in tall, of slim build, with grey balding hair and a short grey beard.

When he was reported missing he was wearing a grey parka jacket with a grey fur hood.

He is known to frequent the Liverpool and Sefton areas.

Detective Inspector Alan Nuttall said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for Carl. Despite repeated appeals and a number of lines of enquiry we have not been able to locate Carl and his family are very worried.

"I would ask anyone who has seen Carl or recognises his photograph or description to contact us as a matter of urgency.

"I would also ask Carl, if he is reading this appeal, to get in touch with ourselves, or a friend, to let us know he is safe."

Anyone who has seen Carl is asked to contact Merseyside Police or call 101.

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