STOCKPORT Police are appealing for help to trace a father who has been missing  for more than a week.

Majid Azizi, 35, of Plymouth Drive, was last seen  dropping off his three-year-old daughter at nursery on the morning of Monday, January 14.

He did not show up for work that day and has not been seen since.

Mr Azizi is of Iranian origin. He is about 6ft, of medium build, with brown eyes and shoulder-length black and grey curly hair. 

It is not known what he was wearing on the day of his disappearance

Police Constable Andrew Lacey, missing from home co-ordinator, said: "Majid's family are obviously very upset and are desperate to hear from him so they can be assured he is safe and well.

"It is totally out of character for him to go missing and it is a very worrying time for this family. I would appeal to anyone who knows of Majid's whereabouts to come forward or, if Majid is reading or hearing this, please make contact."

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 9151.