POLICE are continuing to search for a missing man from Poole almost a month after he disappeared without vital medication.

Search and rescue teams combed a stretch of land near Tower Park in December after reports that Mark Keadell, 50, had been seen nearby with a cuts on his head and hands.

The witness said the person they believed was Mr Keadell was wearing no shoes and just one sock.

Searchers were unable to find any trace of the man.

Mr Keadell was reported missing shortly after 1.30pm on Wednesday, December 19. However, he had not been seen by his family for around a week before the report was made.

Mr Keadell lives at an address in Kimmeridge Avenue, Poole. He is described as white, five feet seven inches tall and of average to slim build. He has short grey hair and grey blue eyes.

His family say they are desperate to find him. He does not have his medication with him.

Inspector Richard Bader, of Dorset Police, said officers remain extremely concerned for Mr Keadell's welfare and are making "every effort" to find him

Anyone with information as to his whereabouts should contact police via dorset.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting occurrence number 55180203120.