A 62-YEAR-OLD man from Burnley has gone missing.

Police have launched a public appeal to trace the whereabouts of David Hodgson.

Mr Hodgson was last seen in Manchester Road, Nelson at around 11am today (Monday, December 3).

He is described as white, 5ft tall, and of a slim build with short grey hair and a grey beard.

He is believed to be wearing a blue waist length jacket, blue jeans and black trainers.

Officers said he has links to Burnley.

PC Katrina Wozniak, of Burnley Police, said: “We are very concerned about David’s disappearance.

“I would urge anyone who has seen a man matching his description to contact us.

“Furthermore I would ask David, if he sees this appeal, to come forward and let us know he is safe and well.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 0452 of December 3.