CONCERN has been raised for the welfare of an “easily confused” man last seen leaving Poole Hospital.

Peter Cole, 84, was last seen at around 10am on Monday, March 6, leaving the hospital in Longfleet Road.

He is described as approximately five feet eight inches tall and of slim build with long grey hair. Peter was last seen wearing black trousers and a black vest.

Officers searching for Peter, who is from Poole, are appealing for help and information from the public to find him.

Chief Inspector Glen Doran, of Dorset Police, said: “Peter is easily confused and we need to urgently find him to ensure he is safe and well.

“I am appealing to anyone who has seen Peter, or a man matching the description given, to please contact Dorset Police with any sightings.”

Anyone with information or knowledge as to Peter's whereabouts is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting incident number 6:140.