KENT Police have issued an appeal regarding a 45-year-old man who has been missing since Tuesday.

Stephen Wardle was last seen at the William Harvey Hospital at Ashford at around 11am on that day.

Mr Wardle is described as white, 5ft 10ins tall, medium build, light brown/grey cropped hair and unshaven. He has missing teeth, blue eyes and a ruddy complexion. When last seen he was wearing a sweatshirt, jeans or black corduroy trousers and white trainers.

It is believed Mr Wardle could be in Margate or the village of Chilham, near Canterbury.

Anyone with information regarding the location or well being of Mr Wardle is asked to contact South Kent police on 01303 289180.