A MISSING man who was last seen in Wales may be in the Taunton area.

Johnathon Dewhurst was last seen on Sunday, November 26 in Newport.

Gwent Police have issued an appeal to locate him while Avon and Somerset Police said he might be in the Taunton area.

A spokesperson said: “We’re appealing for information to find Johnathon Dewhurst, from the Newport area, who has been reported as missing.

“Johnathon, 41, was last seen at around 10pm on Sunday 26 November in Chepstow Road, Newport, and officers are concerned for his welfare.

“He is described as around 6 ft tall with long black hair and a beard.

“He was last seen wearing a black jacket with a white t-shirt and camouflage print trousers.

“Anyone with any information on Johnathon’s whereabouts is asked to call us on 101 or send us a direct message on social media, quoting log reference 2300403864.

“Johnathon is also urged to get in touch with us to confirm that he is safe and well.”