Concern is growing for a missing man who was last seen in St John's Gardens.

Paul Cunningham, 43, was last seen in the Liverpool City Centre gardens at around 7am on Sunday, October 3 after going missing from his home in Waterloo.

He is described as white, 6ft 1in tall, heavy build, unshaven with short brown hair.

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When Paul was last seen he was wearing a black polo shirt, navy bomber jacket with orange lining and black and orange trainers. He was carrying a small laptop style bag.

Police are now appealing for help from the public to find him.

A spokesperson from Merseyside Police said: "We are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and are appealing for anyone who may have seen Paul to contact us.

"Alternatively, DM @MerPolCC on Twitter, ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook or call 101, or call the charity Missing People on 116 000."

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