A missing Monmouthshire man is thought to be sleeping rough, as police ask landowners to check outbuildings with concern for his safety in this severe weather.

Matthew Treggiden, 46, has been missing from the Chepstow area since December 8, police said .

Police are urging landowners to check any outbuildings, and barns as Mr Treggiden has been found hiding on rural land before.

A Gwent Police officer said, “Can you please check all of your barns and out-buildings as a matter of priority, especially due to this seriously cold weather.”

If you find Matthew, or see signs of someone sleeping rough, please contact 101 or the officer on 07464 653211, quoting log number 98 of 8/12/2017.