POLICE have said they are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a person who has been missing since September 29.

Matthew, a 41-year-old was last seen in Delabole was last seen at around 6pm.

It is believed he then travelled to the Boscastle area.

He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a red and blue checked shirt, jeans, a black coat, walking boots and carrying a black backpack.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of 41-year-old Matthew who has been reported missing in North Cornwall.

“Matthew was last seen in Delabole at around 6pm on Tuesday, September 29.

“It is believed he then travelled to the Boscastle area.

“Matthew is described as a white male, 5ft 10ins tall, of medium build, with short dark hair and a scruffy beard.

“He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a red and blue checked shirt, jeans, a black coat, walking boots and carrying a black backpack.

“Anybody who has seen Matthew or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call 999 quoting log 874 of 30 September.”