Police are searching for an 82-year-old man missing since yesterday afternoon.

Edward Cheesman was last seen in Deringwood Drive, Maidstone.

He is slim, 5ft9in, has short grey hair and wears glasses.

He was last seen wearing a dark green jacket over a fleece, dark blue jeans and black shoes.

Officers are appealing to residents in Downswood and surrounding areas to check their gardens and outbuildings for any sign of Edward.

Inspector Sarah Stevenson said: "We are very concerned for Edward’s welfare and are appealing to drivers with dashcam who travelled along Deringwood Drive in Downswood between 3pm and 7.30pm on Thursday 17 November, to check for footage that may show Edward.

"It is possible he is not currently wearing his glasses and we are urging anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts to contact us immediately."

Anyone who has seen Edward or knows of his whereabouts should call Kent Police on 999 quoting 17-1213.