Search teams have asked family and friends not to search for a missing Aylesford man.

Kent Police is set to deploy dogs and drones in the search for Ben Veitch.

To avoid confusion, search and rescue teams have asked family and friends not to launch search parties of their own.

The 22-year-old was last seen in the Pratling Street area at around 4am on Saturday.

Mr Veitch's black BMW was found abandoned this morning in Eccles.

He is described as white, 6ft tall, of slim build, with blue eyes and ginger hair.

Anybody with information on Mr Veitch's whereabouts should call Kent Police on 101 quoting reference 7-1575.