POLICE are anxious to trace an autistic man who went missing on Friday morning .

Twenty-one-year-old Lwazi Nikiwane was last seen in the North Star area after being dropped off by his parents.

Lwazi is described as black, of heavy build and about 6ft 1ins.

He was last seen wearing a brown waist-length jacket with maroon lapels, brown trousers and a blue T-shirt.

Police say that Lwazi is severely autistic and will raise his hands to his eyes and ears when agitated.

Anyone with information about Lwazi's whereabouts should contact Swindon police on 0845 408 7000.