AN appeal has been launched to help find a man who has been treated for depression.

Officers at Sussex Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of Ervin Underdown.

Mr Underdown, 32, was last seen at an address in Balcombe, where he had recently been staying with some relatives.

He is described as being of south east Asian appearance and about 5ft 8in with black cropped hair and brown eyes.

Police say he was wearing a light blue top and dark coloured jeans at about the time of his disappearance.

Relatives last saw Mr Underdown at the home in Meadow Close, at about 11.30am on Sunday.

When they returned at at 9.30pm that evening, Mr Underdown had disappeared.

Sussex Police said they had concerns for him because he has recently been depressed.

He had been receiving medical and welfare support.

Officers have been searching the area and making enquires further afield.

If anyone has seen Mr Underdown or knows where he might be, they are asked to contact police right away on 101, quoting

serial 1417 of 30/04.

They can also make a report online by visiting the Sussex Police website at sussex.police.uk/contact-us/response-to-appeal.