A young man has gone missing on the north coast.

The family of 20-year-old Lester McLennan are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare, police said.

It is believed that Lester travelled to the Giant’s Causeway area from Belfast by bus at approximately 9.30am on Friday.

Search and rescue teams were trying to locate him on Saturday.

Lester is a white male, 6’3” tall, of slim build with light brown hair and was wearing black glasses, light beige trousers with a dark belt, walking boots, a long grey coat to below the knee and a dark zip up jacket. Lester was also carrying a black backpack.

Police are appealing to Lester or anyone who may have seen him on Friday or Saturday to contact them.

Officers are also keen to speak to the member of the public who located a black backpack in the area of the Giant’s Causeway and handed it to staff members.