CONCERN is growing for profoundly deaf man Graham Stock who has not been seen since Sunday, December 15.

Mr Stock, who lives in the Iron Wharf area of Faversham and can lip read well, would have normally told relatives if he was going away.

A Swale police spokeswoman said he had left no sign he was planning to stay away for a week.

Missing persons' officer PC Pat Preece said: "We are keen to contact either Mr Stock or anyone who knows of his whereabouts as soon as possible."

Mr Stock is in his fifties, 5ft 9in, of medium build, with a grey beard and collar length straight brown/grey hair.

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