A search is under way for a pensioner who has gone missing from Canterbury.

Minxin Li, 71, was last seen in Tyler Hill - on the north side of the city - at about 8.30am.

Concerned about his welfare, police have launched an appeal to help locate Mr Li.

He is described as being about five feet, two inches tall with dark, greying hair.

He is believed to have been wearing grey trousers and a brown and yellow fleece jacket when he was last seen.

Anyone who has any information is asked to call Kent Police on 101, quoting reference 18-0827.

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