POLICE are appealing for help to find a 50-year-old man from Leigh, who is missing from his home.

George was reported missing on Sunday, March 17, but was last seen on Sunday, March 3.

Officers have made attempts to locate him without success and they are appealing for the public's help.

George was last wearing a heavy black coat, a blue hoody and jeans with sturdy walking boots.

Police have reason to believe he may have a wheeled black suitcase with him and he could be sleeping in tent.

He has links to Folkestone and Porthmadog, Wales, and has previously visited that area.

Anyone with information is asked to call Southend police station on 101.