A public appeal has been launched in the search for a man reported missing from Greenhithe in Dartford, Kent.

Kent Police said on Saturday that 26-year-old Terry Beaton has last been seen in the Charles Street area of Greenhithe on Friday morning (January 8).

They added that Terry has links to the Slade Green area and also offered a description of him in the hopes of helping members of the public identify him. 

"The 26-year-old is described as being five feet nine inches tall with a slim build and short, brown hair.

"He was last seen wearing a navy blue puffer coat which has orange lining, along with a black vest top, dark blue baggy jeans and black Nike trainers," a spokesperson for Kent Police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 101 quoting 09-0398.