AN appeal has been launched to find a man who went missing after leaving work in Trafford?

Alan Smith, 53, was last seen about 2.20pm on August 3 when leaving his place of work in the Trafford Park area.

Alan is described as white, around 5ft 8ins tall and of broad build. He has brown eyes, brown hair going grey at the side and a close-cut beard.

He is from Eccles and has a number of tattoos on his arms.

It is unknown what he was last wearing.

Officers are becoming increasingly concerned for Alan and want to make sure he is safe and well.

Anyone with information about Alan’s whereabouts is asked to contact police on 0161 856 8351.