Police are concerned about the welfare of a missing 87-year-old man who is known to frequent hospitals in the South West.

Peter Campion, from Efford in Plymouth, was last seen on Saturday, January 26, and may not be in possession of his medication.

A spokesman for the police said: “He is described as white, 5ft 7ins tall, with blue eyes, grey short hair and is usually clean shaven.

“He is thought to be wearing a suit or blazer with a trilby hat.”

Anyone with any information on Mr Campion’s whereabouts should contact police on 101, quoting reference 655 of January 27.