POLICE in South Wales have issued an appeal to find a missing man with links to Gwent.

Russell Fieldsend has been reported missing, and South Wales Police are urging him to get in touch “to confirm he is safe and well”.

The 49-year-old has gone missing from the Glyncoch area of Pontypridd.

But, he has recently been spotted in the Caerphilly area.

What’s more, police believe “he may be in Newport or Cwmbran”.

Mr Fieldsend is also said to have links with Cardiff, Bridgend, Swansea, and West Wales.

South Wales Police has described him as being “five feet tall with a medium build and has dark brown hair and a beard”.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans, blue Umbro trainers, and a black jacket.

Anyone who sees Mr Fieldsend, or has any information as to his whereabouts, is asked to contact police, quoting reference number 185431.

This can be done via telephone, email, or online here.

Police appeal in full

A South Wales Police appeal reads: “We are continuing our search for Russell Fieldsend.

“Russell, 49, has been reported missing from the Glyncoch area of Pontypridd.

“He is five feet tall with a medium build and has dark brown hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, blue Umbro trainers and a black jacket.

“There have been sightings of Russell in the Caerphilly area, and we believe he may be in Newport or Cwmbran.

“He also has links with Cardiff, Bridgend, Swansea and West Wales.

“He is urged to get in touch to confirm he is safe and well.

“If you have seen him or know where he may be, please contact us and quote reference 185431.

“Please go to: https://orlo.uk/XCakD

“Via email: SWP101@south-wales.police.uk

“Phone: 101.”