POLICE are appealing for help to find a man who has been reported missing from Malvern.

51 year-old Russell Owens was reported missing this morning and his disappearance is "out of character" according to officers.

Mr Owens was last seen on Monday morning near Old Hollow at around 7am, and concerns are growing for his welfare.

He is described as leading an active lifestyle, regularly running the Upper Colwall, Upper Wyche and Little Malvern areas of the Malvern Hills.

He was last seen wearing a navy hoodie and blue shorts.

An appeal frm West Mercia Police said: "We're appealing for your help to locate Russell Owens who is missing from his home in Malvern.

"The 51-year-old was last seen this morning at 7am near Old Hollow and concerns are growing for his welfare as his disappearance is out of character.

"Russell leads an active lifestyle and regularly runs the Upper Colwall, Upper Wyche and Little Malvern areas of the Malvern Hills.

"He was wearing a navy hoodie and blue shorts this morning."

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact police on 101 quoting incident 147i of November 2.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.