Emergency services are searching the River Severn in Newtown as efforts continue to trace a missing man.

Sean Miller, 22, was last seen in Newtown on Thursday, February 7.

Dyfed-Powys Police, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and the National Police Air Service were looking for him along the river as part of the search plan on Wednesday, February 20.

Police investigating his disappearance are asking residents to check outbuildings, garages and sheds but to leave the main search to the emergency services.

Chief Insp Andy Pitt said: “There will be an increase in presence of emergency services in Newtown today as the search for Sean continues.

“While I understand the strength of feeling and am grateful to the public’s support in wanting to assist with the search, I urge them to please leave this to the emergency services at this stage. We have a structured search plan in place and the best assistance we can be given at this time is the space for specially trained officials to be able to focus their efforts.

“Other ways in which the public can help us are to check outbuildings, garages and sheds and we are still appealing for any information or any sightings of Sean Miller since he was last seen on February 7."

Sean is described as 5’9”, of slim build, with pale skin, black hair, a beard and moustache.

Anyone who has seen Sean, or knows of his whereabouts, is asked to report information by calling 101. If you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908, quoting Ref: DP-20190217-134.