Police in Ellesmere Port appeal for help in tracing missing man

Police are appealing for help in tracing a man from Ellesmere Port who hasn’t been seen since 1st September.

William Hope, 44, was last seen leaving his home address in Great Sutton at 9pm on 1st September.

His family and friends are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

William is described as 6’2", of stocky build, with short mousey brown hair and beard. He has tattoos on his arms, legs and chest.

He was last seen wearing grey jogging bottoms,a black hooded top with an orange outline of a camper van on it, and wears black rimmed glasses.

William has links to Ellesmere Port, Birkenhead in the Wirral, Liverpool, Staffordshire and Deeside in North Wales.

Insp Oliver Gilmartin said: “As the hours progress without any sightings or contact from William we are becoming concerned about William’s welfare and would appeal to anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts to contact police. I’d like to appeal directly to William, please make contact with us so that we know you are okay. Your family are worried about you.”

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via https://www.cheshire.police.uk/ quoting IML 797798.

Pictured - William Hope.