He was last seen more than three years ago - now police want to find him

An appeal has been launched to trace a man who was last seen by a relative more than three years ago. Richard Royston was in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, back in August 2021.

That was his last confirmed sighting, according to West Yorkshire Police. Richard was reported missing by a family member earlier this month.

The force says financial checks have been made against his bank account. Officers found that the last transaction made on his account was in Kingston-upon-Thames, south-west London, in July 2023.

He is not known to have any access to any other funds, West Yorkshire Police says. Anyone who has information on Richard's whereabouts is being urged to come forward.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson added: "Police in Kirklees are appealing for anyone who has seen Richard since August 2021 or who has any information about his movements or whereabouts since that time to come forward. Similarly, if Richard himself becomes aware of this appeal, he is asked to make contact with the police to confirm he is safe and well."

Information about Richard can be passed to West Yorkshire Police via Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting log 1033 of January 16.