AN Abingdon man is missing after failing to return home following a court hearing in Bristol.

Paul Noel, 53, was last seen at Bristol County Court at 2pm on Wednesday.

He has links with the Lake District, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Salcombe.

He is 5ft 11ins tall with greying black hair.

When last seen he was wearing blue jeans, a Superdry pink rugby shirt with holes in it and possibly a denim jacket or cardigan.

He is believed to be travelling in a silver Ford Mondeo, registration number Y624 TNS.

Please call Sgt Tony Maddison on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.