POLICE have issued an appeal for help as they say they "are worried" about a 67 year -old man , who has been missing from his Benfleet home since Wednesday morning (4 June), but was spotted in Thurrock yesterday (Friday).

Nick Young is about 5ft 9in tall, with short black and grey hair. He was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans 

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We're worried about Nick and need to make sure that he is okay. Please take a look at the photo, Nick must be extremely tired and very vulnerable. He is believed to be travelling on local buses using his bus pass.

"If you have seen him, or have information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the police quoting incident number 860 

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"Alternatively, you can call us on 101."