A 55-YEAR-old man from Blackburn who has been reported missing is being hunted by police.

David Ward was last seen at Blackburn railway station around 1pm yesterday after he left his home in Fowler Close, Blackburn.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

Mr Ward is described as around five feet ten inches tall and of medium build. He has a bald head, blue eyes and a moustache. He was last seen wearing a shirt, blue jeans and a green/grey jacket.

Inspector Ilyas Mohmed said, “Understandably David’s family are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and if anyone knows of his whereabouts then we would urge them to get in touch.”

Anyone with information should contact Lancashire police on 101.