POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for a missing man who was last seen leaving Royal Blackburn Hospital.

Steven Gill, 46, was last seen at around 12.30pm yesterday.

Mr Gill is described as being 6ft 2ins of stocky build. He has a bald head and grey beard.

Mr Gill was last seen wearing black hooded top with camouflage pattern across top half and green trainers. He may be carrying a rucksack.

As well as Blackburn, Mr Gill has links to Blackpool.

PC Lee Pendlebury said: “Our concern is growing for Steven, who hasn’t been seen for over 24 hours. We just want to know he is okay and would urge anyone who has seen him, to let us know.”

Anyone with information should contact Blackburn Police on 01254 353901, or failing that, 101, quoting log number 775 of August 2.