Officers from the Metropolitan Police have issued an appeal for help to find a missing London man.

Alastair Dickson, from Walthamstow, was last seen by his flatmate at 10.30pm on Monday and it is believed he could be in the Hythe area.

The 35-year-old is described as approximately 6ft 2ins tall with an athletic build and closely shaved dark brown hair. His nose has a slightly broken appearance and he has tattoos on the lower inside of both arms.

Officers are very concerned for his safety and welfare.

He was last seen wearing brown trousers, a red jacket or anorak and flat cap and could be carrying a dark rucksack.

He has not taken his car or mobile phone.

Anyone with information or who knows of his whereabouts is urged to call police on 101.