The family of a missing 22-year-old are leading search parties to find him as concerns for his welfare grow.

Liam Graham was last seen 10 days ago in Stoke Road, Hoo, just before 1am on Saturday, July 22.

Police officers put out an appeal to help locate him last week as they became increasingly worried for his welfare.

His friends and family have since been co-ordinating search parties in the hopes they can find him and “bring him home”.

They issued the following message: “Liam if you’re seeing this, please come home.

“We need to know you’re safe. Your family and friends have been searching every single day to find you.

“We won’t stop until we know you’re okay. We all love you very much, and our hearts are breaking not knowing if you’re okay. So once again, Liam please come home.”

They will be meeting in the middle of Stoke Airfield at 6pm tonight (July 31) with the owner of the site taking his plane to search overhead.

The group are asking anyone who can join and would like to help with the search to meet them there.

The cafe nearby will also be open from 5.30pm and offering free drinks for those who help on the search.

Liam, 22, is white with a medium build and has short hair and a short beard.

He was last seen wearing navy blue shorts and a blue top.

Detective inspector, Paul Fewtrell, said: “Over the last week, officers have searched relentlessly for Liam.

“They have carried out house-to-house enquiries, CCTV reviews, and undertaken searches in numerous relevant locations, assisted by drones, police helicopters, and the dog unit.

“We are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and continue to request public support in locating Liam. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kent Police.”

Anyone with information is asked to call the police on 999 quoting reference 23-0247.