Police have issued an appeal for information about a 71-year-old Fakenham man who was reported missing earlier today, Tuesday.

Michael Warden is described as white, between 5ft 10in and 5ft 11in tall, of average build, about 15 stone, balding and with a grey beard.

He was reported missing at about 1.20pm, and when last seen was wearing a green tweed cap and a white shirt with a chequered pattern, a waterproof green hunting jumper, mustard brown cords and brown boots.

Anyone who has seen a man matching the description is asked to contact Fakenham police station on 101.