POLICE are asking the public to help find a missing man who may be in South Lakeland.

Mark Ridley, 44, was reported missing from his home in Trajan Gate, Stevenage, on Thursday, August 27.

Officers believe he is in Kendal and would like members of the public to call them as soon as possible if they see him on 0845 33 00 222.

Mr Ridley is described as white, 5ft 10 inches tall, medium build and with short, straight ginger hair.

He was last seen wearing a khaki T-shirt, blue jeans and brown trainers.

He drives a black Vauxhall Zafira, registration number NJ57 VDE.