Daniel Williams: Reading University student search goes on

Daniel Williams, 19, was last seen in a student union bar at the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus

A university student's disappearance is "completely out of character" and officers are "extremely concerned for his welfare", police have said.

An air and land search for 19-year-old Daniel Williams is continuing after he went missing from the University of Reading in the early hours of Thursday.

Mr Williams, from Sutton in London, was last seen leaving a student union bar.

Police said they were "continuing to maximise all available resources" in the search for Mr Williams.

Search and rescue teams have been looking for Daniel Williams in woodland near Reading University

The force confirmed the National Police Air Service as well as Berkshire Lowland Search and Rescue were involved.

Supt Jim Weems said leaflet drops had been arranged by Mr Williams' family, and added: "His disappearance is completely out of character, and we are extremely concerned for his welfare."

Appealing directly to Mr Williams, Supt Weems said: "You are not in any trouble, but we want to ensure you are safe and well."

He said Mr Williams' family had "no concern at all" prior to his disappearance and had described him as "a happy, normal 19-year-old enjoying university life".

Supt Jim Weems said police were "extremely concerned" for Mr Williams' wellbeing

Speaking at a press conference at the university, Supt Weems said it was believed Mr Williams left the student union bar at Whiteknights campus at 01:00 GMT on Thursday before disappearing.

"This is very unusual activity for Daniel and we are very concerned about his wellbeing and whereabouts," he said.

"Reading University campus is a large area - 30 officers a day have been searching this area to try and find Daniel.

"Naturally as we go through the inquiry we are working further afield to where Daniel lived as well, and the surrounding area."

Police said anyone who knew of Mr Williams' whereabouts should "urgently" contact the force

Mr Williams is described as 6ft tall, slim, with short light brown hair and blue eyes.

He was wearing jeans, black shoes and a black hooded top over a black T-shirt when he was last seen.