Drones are being deployed as the search for a missing man continues.

Mark Mayston, 59, was last seen in the Station Road and Gosford area of Beccles at about 8.30am on Tuesday.

He has not been heard from since.

He is described as white, 6ft 1ins tall, of slim build with grey hair.

Eastern Daily Press: Mark MaystonMark Mayston (Image: Suffolk Constabulary)

Mark was last seen wearing a black jacket, green polo shirt, black trousers, a black hat with fur sides and black trainers with white soles.

Suffolk police believes Mark is carrying a black rucksack with white writing.

Eastern Daily Press: CCTV image of Mark MaystonCCTV image of Mark Mayston (Image: Suffolk police)

He is also believed to be on foot and often walks along the River Waveney and Carlton marshes.

Officers will be carrying out searches in the local area this afternoon using drones and will be assisted by volunteers from Suffolk Lowland Search and Rescue.

Anyone who has seen him or who has information on where he may be is asked to contact Suffolk police on 101, quoting CAD 357 of March 28.