Police in the Forest of Dean have issued an urgent appeal to trace missing Redbrook man Luke Stephens.

Officers have serious concerns for Luke's welfare and a wide-scale search is under way in and around the village to find him.

Luke, who was last seen at 8am today (Thursday 10th April), is 20-years-old and described as white, 5ft 8ins tall and of slim build with short, straight hair.

When he was last seen he was wearing grey jogging bottoms and a maroon hoodie.

Inspector Rachel Lynch-Warden said: "We have real concerns Luke may try to harm himself and would appeal directly to him to make contact with us or his family. They are obviously worried sick.

"At the moment we have search trained officers scouring the area with the assistance of the police helicopter and dog section.

"I would urge everyone just to look around their property and keep an eye out for Luke. If you have any information call us straight away on 999."