KENT Police are concerned for the welfare of a man who has been missing since the beginning of this month.

Vincent Thomas Dighton, of Beaver Road, Ashford, left his home on Saturday, September 1, and has not returned since.

He was last seen on that day by a friend in Folkestone town centre.

Mr Dighton is white, medium build and 5ft 10in tall. He has a tanned complexion, shaved mousey brown hair, scars over both eyebrows and speaks with a local accent. When last seen he was wearing a stripy top and jeans. He wears a silver chain and a silver ring.

South Kent Police are anxious to speak to anyone who may have information with regard to his whereabouts. Contact South Kent Police on 01303 289180.

* Vincent Thomas Dighton no relation to the family of Ashford murder victim Ashley Dighton.