The search continues for a man who has been missing from his home for almost three weeks.

John Macklin, 43, was last seen in Eastling, Faversham, on Monday, September 26.

As part of work to identify further lines of inquiry, officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen and spoken to John at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford on Friday 23 September – three days before he was reported missing to police.

The 43-year-old was last seen wearing a grey hooded top, dark blue jeans, a pair of black Nike trainers and a navy blue waterproof jacket.

On Wednesday police could be seen carrying out a widespread search in Sheldwich, outside Faversham.

He is also believed to have links to Chatham and Snodland.

Anyone with information about John’s whereabouts should call Kent Police on 101 quoting 26-0269.