A 61-YEAR-OLD man has gone missing.

Police have launched an appeal to find Michael Gallagher, 61, of Woodbine Road, Blackburn who has been reported missing by his family.

The family have described his disappearance as 'completely out of character' since he went missing on Thursday.

A police spokesman said: "Michael is as white male, 61 years of age, heavy build and has short brown hair.

If you have seen or know of Michael call the police on 101 referencing log LC-20180316-1353.