POLICE are appealing for the public's help in tracing a vulnerable man who has been reported missing from a hospital in St Helens. 

Kevin Mellon (pictured) was last seen at 3.30pm on Wednesday in the Rainhill area and people looking after him are growing increasingly concerned for his whereabouts.

Kevin is 36-years-old and described as white, around 5ft 6ins tall, of stocky build with blue eyes and short brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a grey top and blue tracksuit bottoms. Kevin speaks with an Irish accent and has tattoos on his forearms and a scar under one of his eyes.

He has been reported missing before and is known to frequent pubs in Liverpool city centre.

Anyone who has seen Kevin since Wednesday or knows where he is now is urged to call Merseyside Police immediately on 0151 777 6032.