Police are searching for a missing man from Benson.

Alan Douglas, 59, was last seen at his home in Littleworth Road on Thursday evening.

He is white, between 5ft 10ins and 5ft 11ins, of medium build and has short cropped grey hair and brown eyes.

He wears silver rimmed spectacles and was last seen wearing a black hooded waterproof jacket, dark bottoms and possibly a pair of slippers.

Sgt Mark Brashaw said: “We are extremely concerned for Mr Douglas’s welfare as he is vulnerable and requires medication.

“I appeal to anyone who may have seen a man of his description in Benson late on Thursday night, or anyone who knows of his whereabouts, to contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information should call police on 08458 505505 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.