AN APPEAL has been launched by police to find a vulnerable man who has gone missing from Bransgore.

Hampshire Police are concerned for the welfare of 82-year-old Leonard Baker who was reported missing overnight from the Colbourne Close area.

Leonard is described as white, 5ft 10ins tall and with brownish hair going grey.

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It’s believed he could be wearing pale blue shorts and a T-shirt, with black lace up shoes and a watch.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: “Leonard is vulnerable and we are concerned for his welfare.

“It is not known the exact time he went missing, but it could be any time from 10pm last night (Monday 27 June).

“If you see him, please call 999 and quote incident 0316 of today’s date (28 June).”

Anyone who has any additional information that they believe could assist our enquiries is encouraged to call 101.