POLICE are seeking the help of the public in tracing a 24-year-old man from St Albans who went missing yesterday (Tuesday) evening.

John Attard, who is described as a white man of southern European appearance, approximately 6ft tall with a slim build, collar length wavy black hair and a small beard, was reported missing by his family from his home in New House Park.

It is believed he could be in St Albans, Cheshunt, Turnford or the surrounding areas and he may be carrying a shoulder bag.

Kim Pearce from the Missing Person’s Unit appealed for anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact police immediately on 0845 33 00 222.