Concern is growing for the welfare of a 44-year-old man who went missing from the Ashford's William Harvey Hospital on Tuesday.

Shaun Watson, who was last seen at 9am, is described as 5ft 8in and of a medium to large build with short cropped, thinning brown hair. He has distinctive green alien head tattoos with a black pattern on both hands.

He was wearing a dark/royal blue T-shirt, light coloured jogging bottoms and white trainers when he went missing.

Sgt Kim Cameron said police were growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

She said: "Shaun has health issues and he hasn't taken his medication with him so it is important that we find him as soon as possible.

"Although he went missing from the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford he does have links with Dover, where he is originally from, and Whitstable and Canterbury. I urge anyone who believes they may have seen Shaun to contact us."

Please phone Kent Police immediately on 101 quoting reference number KP-20120717-0426 or the Missing People organisation in confidence on 0500 700 700.