ESSEX Police has appealed for help to find a missing 30-year-old from Colchester.

Luke Manktelow was last seen earlier this morning (Monday) and officers are concerned for his welfare.

Luke is described as a white man, about 5ft 11” and of medium build with honey brown hair.

He is said to have connections across Colchester.

A police spokesman said: “If you see Luke or have any information on where he could be, call 999 quoting incident 1144 of July 17.”

Update: Essex Police has confirmed Luke Manktelow has been found after sharing the appeal.