A man has launched a search for a relative who he hopes may still have connections with north Kent.

Joe Irvine,56, from Mottingham, London is looking for Michael James Irvine, born on August 19, 1950.

Joe understands that Michael may have been living in Crayford as a child and went to school at St Joseph's School, Crayford and then to St Stephen's School in Bexleyheath.

Mr Irvine understands that Michael may have spent time in Meopham, near Gravesend during the 1960s and 1970s but has no further information.

Anyone with information relating to Michael is asked to telephone the Messenger newsdesk on 01474 564327.