A MISSING Manchester man may have headed to Blackpool, according to Lancashire Police.

John Buchan, 42, was last seen in Henshaw Street in Oldham town centre on Monday, June 17.

A police spokeswoman said: "It is very unlike John not to contact his family and people are getting increasingly concerned. There is some suggestion that he may be in the Blackpool area."

Mr Buchan was described as white, around 5ft 9ins tall and of medium build. He has dark hair and a moustache and speaks with a Manchester accent.

Anyone who has seen Mr Buchan can contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 856 8922.