Police are concerned for a man who disappeared after telling his family he was going canoeing.

Stuart Brakes, of Lambs Farm Road, Horsham, has not been seen since 8am on Saturday.

A police spokesman said it was feared the 27-year-old was in a "depressed state".

Mr Brakes told his family he was going canoeing at Southwater. Police have contacted watersports groups in the Shoreham area, where he has previously canoed.

Mr Brakes is 6ft 1in and weighs 17 stone. He has short, brown hair and was wearing a gold fleece, blue jogging bottoms and trainers.

Police have appealed for anyone who has seen him to come forward. Officers also want to hear from anyone who has seen his car, a blue Renault 5, registration L381SNJ.

Anyone with information should contact Horsham police on 0845 6070999.