Police in Bath are appealing for help tracing an 18-year-old student who’s gone missing from his flat in the city.

They say they’re very concerned for the safety of James Bubear because his disappearance is completely out of character. There has been no contact between him and his friends or family since Sunday night, March 13, and he has not returned to his student flat on the Lower Bristol Road.

James, a first-year student at Bath Spa University, had been on night out with friends at Vodka Revolutions club in George Street.

He was last seen leaving the club at around 10.30pm and walking off alone.

He is described as white, 6ft 2ins tall, of skinny build and with mousy brown hair. He was wearing a navy or black jacket, a white shirt with 1970s-style collar and large cuffs, and jeans.

Anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call Bath police on 0845 456 7000.

It is known that James mislaid his mobile phone before he disappeared, and that it has been found but not handed in. Police are urging whoever has it now to contact them and to return it. They say the finder is not in trouble.