CONCERNS are growing for a man who has been missing since last week.

Geoffrey Codd, 47, was last seen at his home in Tyldesley on January 5 and last had contact with his family the next day.

According to police, he is white, five feet ten inches tall and has short greying and receding hair with short grey stubble on face.

Mr Codd wears glasses but it is unknown if he has taken them with him and could possibly be wearing an orange coloured coat.

Officers say they are becoming increasingly concerned about Mr Codd and want to make sure he is "safe and well."

Anyone with any information can call police on 101 quoting missing person reference MSP/ 06LL/0000094/22.