Police are searching for a man who was last seen in the Canford Cliffs area of Poole last week.

Mark Nightingale, aged 51, was last seen on the afternoon of Friday August 19 in Canford Cliffs.

He is described as white and of medium build with short grey hair and a short grey beard. He was last seen wearing a black hooded top and jeans with brown shoes or boots.

Inspector Nick Mantle, of Dorset Police, said: “Mark is a vulnerable individual and it is believed that he does not have access to medication he is required to take. We are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and are keen to find him as soon as possible to make sure he is all right.

“I would urge anyone with information regarding Mark’s whereabouts, or who has seen a man matching the description given, to please get in touch.

“I would also like to appeal directly to Mark if you see this – please make contact with us and let us know where you are as we just want to make sure that you are safe.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Mark’s whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220135645.