POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing man from Bournemouth.

Eugene Hurley, 52, was last in contact with his family around 7.30pm on Wednesday. He has not been seen or heard from since.

He is described as white, of very thin build, with short dark blond hair which is balding on the top and he usually wears a pair of jogging bottoms and a hooded top. He speaks with an Irish accent.

Inspector Anna Harvey, of Dorset Police, said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Eugene as we know he has been upset lately and it is unusual for him not to have been in contact with his family.

“I am appealing to anyone who knows where Eugene is, or has seen a man matching his description, to please contact Dorset Police urgently.

“If Eugene sees this appeal, please contact us or your family. We are all very worried about you and just want to know you are safe.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Eugene’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police on 101, quoting incident number 26:480.