Gardai in Kildare are appealing for the public's help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing 33 year old man.

Michael Anesu Nhema was last seen at around 9am on Tuesday in Branswood in Athy, Co Kildare.

He is originally from Zimbabwe.

He is described as 5ft 6 inches in height, slight build, black hair and brown eyes.

Gardai have no description of clothes he may have been wearing but he may be driving a black Audi A4 131 D.

Gardaí say they, and Michael's family, are very concerned for his welfare.