Appeal for missing man 28-year-old Ayanda Mpontshane

Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing man from Preston. 28-year-old Ayanda Mpontshane is believed to have been dropped off at by taxi at Manchester Victoria Station on Wednesday (February 22).

Ayanda is from Preston and an inquiry into his disappearance is being led by Lancashire Police. The force says that he was last seen at a YMCA charity shop in Longridge at 2:30pm on Tuesday (February 21).

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He has been described as 5ft 8, medium build, back braided hair, face stubble, and a tattoo above the left eyebrow that says “FAITH”. Ayanda was last seen wearing a grey cardigan with a black jacket and a grey t-shirt, grey tracksuit bottoms and a grey woolly hat.

Lancashire Police say Ayanda has links to Preston and may be using the railways for transport.

Greater Manchester Police said: "Can you help Lancashire Police find missing Ayanda? It is understood he was dropped off by taxi at Manchester Victoria Station on Wednesday 22 February 2024. If you have any information please contact Lancashire Police directly at http://lancashire.police.uk or call 101."