MICHAEL Ball has returned home this afternoon.
Merseyside Police thanked all those who carried the appeal for his whereabouts and social media users who shared it of Facebook or re-Tweeted it.
THE family of a man who has been missing since Wednesday afternoon (January 6) are becomingly increasingly concerned for his safety.
Michael Ball, 25, was last seen by his partner at around 5.30pm at his home on Eastbourne Road in Southport but it is thought he may be anywhere in the wider area.
His family and the police are urging anyone who has seen him to contact officers in Southport on 0151 777 3416.
He is described as white, around 5ft 8in tall, medium build with short brown hair, green eyes and an L-shaped scar above his right eye.
When he was last seen he was wearing a blue Adidas hooded top with a white logo, faded black jeans and navy blue trainers.
He has gone missing before and was found in Victoria Park.
Michael or anyone who has seen a man that could be him, is urged to call the police on the nunmber above or alternatively call the Missing People charity on 116 000.
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