Concerns for safety of missing Scunthorpe man, 21

Police are concerned for the safety of a 21-year-old man in a “distressed state” who has been reported missing in Scunthorpe. Ryan, 21, was last seen at around 12.15pm on Tuesday in the Hayle Court area, and is thought to be wearing a green jacket with a grey tracksuit. He has been described as around 5ft 6ins tall with ginger hair and a ginger beard.

In a statement posted to their social media channels, Humberside Police ask that anyone who sees Ryan does not approach him but instead contacts them. A spokesperson for Humberside Police said: “Can you help us find 21-year-old Ryan from Scunthorpe? We are concerned for his safety and are appealing for help to locate him.

“Ryan was last seen at around 12.15pm today (Tuesday 2 January) in the Hayle Court area of Scunthorpe. He is described as being around 5ft 6 inches tall with ginger hair and a ginger beard. He is thought to be wearing a green jacket with a grey tracksuit.

“We do believe that he may be in a distressed state and ask anyone who sees him not to approach him but instead to call us immediately on 999 quoting log 163 of 2 January.”