POLICE have launched an appeal for a man who is missing from Ludlow.

They say that they are becoming increasingly concerned about 58-year-old William Martin who has gone missing from his home in Wheeler Road.

William Martin (known as Bill) was reported missing on Tuesday, August 22 and has not been seen since Wednesday August 16.

The 58-year-old, is described as white, around 5ft 6 inches tall, with short grey hair bolding on top. He was wearing blue Adidas tracksuit bottoms with a white stripe down the sides, black and grey knitted jumper and brown leather sandals.

He is from Ludlow but it is believed he may have left the area.

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

Anyone who sees Bill or has any information about his whereabouts is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 or the Missing People Charity on 116 000.