Police are appealing for the public's help in finding a man missing from Lewisham.

Sivagnanan Sivakanthan was last seen at  around midday yesterday when he unexpectedly left his workplace in Peckham Rye.

The 26-year-old is of slim build with black hair and a beard.

When last seen, he was wearing a blue jacket and a blue T-shirt.

Police say his disappearance is out of character and officers are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone who has seen Sivagnanan is asked to call police at Lewisham via 101.