Fears are growing for the welfare of a 57-year-old man reported missing.

Stephen McGowan is last known to have been around New Beach Holiday Centre, Dymchurch at around 7.30pm yesterday.

He is white with grey balding hair and was last seen wearing a checked shirt, black or blue trousers and may either be wearing or carrying a high visibility jacket.

Inspector Andy Small said: "We are growing increasingly concerned for Stephen’s welfare and ask anyone who has seen him or knows where he is to contact us immediately.

"Stephen left the New Beach Holiday Centre driving a dark blue Ford S-Max with a registration number ending HEJ, so we would also like to hear from anyone who has seen this vehicle."

Anyone with information about Stephen’s whereabouts is urged to call police on 101 quoting reference 14-1374.