Police in England are appealing to the Irish public for help in tracing the whereabouts of a missing man.

46 year old Alex Saidian from Basildon in Essex was reported missing by his wife on Saturday last.

He was captured on CCTV departing on a ferry from Holyhead in Wales and arriving in Dublin in the early hours of today.

Alex is described as being 5’11” with short dark brown hair - when last seen he was wearing dark blue jeans, a grey jumper, black jacket and black shoes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact An Garda Síochána or the Garda Confidential Line 1-800-666-111.