POLICE are appealing for help to locate an elderly man who is missing from Leominster.

Keith Hodnett, aged 85, was reported to police as missing just after 6pm this evening (Monday).

He was last seen at around 3.30pm this afternoon, walking in the direction of Stockton Cross between Leominster and Tenbury.

Keith is described as a white man, bald and approximately 5' 7" in height. He was last seen wearing a grey hat, blue cardigan, grey checked shirt, grey trousers and brown boots.

Officers and Keith's family are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and would like to locate him as soon as possible.

If you have seen Keith or a man matching his description, please call West Mercia Police on 101.