SUFFOLK: Police are searching for an 18-year-old man from Stowmarket who has gone missing today.Gareth Oates was last seen this morning at about 10am at West Suffolk College where he attended a class.

POLICE are searching for an 18-year-old man from Stowmarket who has gone missing today.

Gareth Oates was last seen this morning at about 10am at West Suffolk College where he attended a class. It is believed he may have been at Bury St Edmunds Railway Station at some point this morning.

He is described as white, around 5ft 9ins, of slim build with short brown hair and a tanned complexion. He was last seen wearing grey trousers, a black zip-up hooded top with a Formula 1 logo and a grey anorak, although it is believed he may have changed his clothing since he was last seen.

A search is in progress for Gareth but officers are appealing for anyone who may have seen him to get in touch immediately. Anyone who knows of Gareth's whereabouts or who has been in contact with him should call Suffolk Police on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.