Merseyside Police is appealing for the public's help in tracing a missing man from the St Helens area.



36-year-old Stephen Robert Lathom was last seen on Saturday, 2 April in St Helens Town Centre. He was later reported missing to police.

Extensive enquiries have been carried out to locate Stephen but police are now becoming increasingly concerned about his whereabouts.

Stephen is described as white, around 5ft 6in tall, with short brown hair, brown eyes and facial stubble. Stephen always wears a baseball cap.

Stephen is known to frequent St Helens and may also be intending to travel to the Highgate area of London.

Police officers are making extensive efforts to find Stephen and return him home safely and would urge Stephen, anyone who knows his whereabouts, or who has seen a man resembling Stephen to call 0151 777 6032 or 101.

Alternatively information can be left with the independent charity Missing People by calling 116 000 or by emailing 116000@missingpeople.org.uk