CONCERN has been growing for the safety of a Brierley Hill man who has been missing for a week.

Simon Smith, aged 50, was last seen on Sunday December 3.

Police say he spent the day visiting family in the area but never returned home.

He has not made contact with family and friends since that day and they have become extremely worried about his safety.

Simon is described as white, five feet eight, slim, with short curly brown hair.

He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a red jumper, black jacket, a black and green beanie hat and black trainers.

If anyone thinks they have seen him they are urged to call police on 101 or the Missing People charity on 116 000.