THERE is mounting concern for the whereabouts of profoundly deaf man who is still missing after more than two weeks.

Graham Stock, who lives in the Iron Wharf area of Faversham, has not been seen since December 15. Swale police have made exhaustive inquiries in the Creek area and issued media appeals for Mr Stock to get in touch.

An ex-girlfriend in Whitstable has been contacted but does not know where he is. A police spokeswoman said: "One option is he is out of the Kent area. Of course, the appeals for information have been focussed in Kent.

"We hope he will turn up safe and well but he's been outstanding now for over two weeks so we are gravely concerned."

Mr Stock, who can lip read well, would have normally told relatives if he was going away. He is in his fifties, 5ft 9in tall, of medium build, with a grey beard and collar-length straight brown/grey hair.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01795 477055 or fax 01795 584189.