POLICE are appealing for information from the public in the hopes of finding a missing Powys man who failed to board a flight back to the UK following a holiday in Africa.

Dyfed-Powys Police say 69-year-old Michael Costain, from Rhayader, travelled to The Gambia on March 8 and was due to return to the UK on March 20, but failed to return on a flight he had pre-booked.

“Dyfed Powys Police is appealing for information on the whereabouts of 69-year-old Michael Costain who has been reported missing from his home in the Rhayader area of Powys,” said police in a statement.

“Michael travelled to The Gambia on March 8, 2023, for a holiday and was due to return to the UK on March 20.

“It is believed he stayed in the Busumbala area of western Gambia for two days before leaving with the intention to travel to the Abene Village in Cassamance in the southern part of Senegal.

“Michael has not been seen since and did not return to the UK on the flight he had pre-booked.

“If you have seen Michael since March 8, or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact Dyfed Powys Police, either online at https://bit.ly/DPP101Online, by emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or by calling 101.”

If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired text the non-emergency number on 07811 311 908. Quote reference: DP-20230328-183.