‘Vulnerable’ Portuguese man missing in UK

BY CARRIE-MARIE BRATLEY,

Police in the UK are appealing for the public’s help in locating a Portuguese man with learning difficulties who was last seen last week.

Avon and Somerset police made a public appeal for help in finding 38-year-old Vasco Manuel Macedo, 38, who was last seen at a relative’s address in Chard, Somerset, on the night of Thursday 26 May.

Describing the Portuguese national as “vulnerable” police explained they are concerned for his welfare as Mr. Macedo has “learning difficulties and does not speak any English.”

Vasco Manuel is described as being of Mediterranean appearance, approximately 5ft 9ins tall and of skinny build.

He has green eyes, dark brown curly hair and a goatee beard.

He is also said to have a distinctive walk as his feet point inwards.

In their appeal police said it is believed he is wearing a black fleece with an orange zip, black tracksuit trousers and brown walking shoes.

He is known to frequent the Jocelyn Park area of Chard and Chard reservoir. 

Anyone who may have information on Vasco Manuel’s whereabouts is asked to call UK emergency services number 999 quoting reference number 5216116200.