Police concerned for missing man from Houghton

Police searching for a missing 33-year-old man from Houghton say they are growing "increasingly concerned" for his welfare.

Kevin Lunn was last seen on Tuesday (September 6) in Milburn Terrace in Houghton. He left to go to Newcastle and it's though he was dropped off in a taxi in Kingston Park around 3pm.

Police officers say it is believed he was in the Kingston Park area on Wednesday evening.

Kevin is described as 5ft 8, medium build, wearing black shorts, a blue hooded top and a black t-shirt with yellow writing on.

Anyone who has seen him or knows where he is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 696 070916.