Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a 59-year-old man who is missing from his home.

Alan Whitehead was last seen in the Burnley area at around 9am on Monday July 15.

A police spokesperson said: "Alan is white, 5ft 9in tall, with short grey hair, a goatee beard and of a stocky build.

"He was last seen wearing grey tracksuit bottoms, a grey vest top, grey hoodie and green trainers."

Mr Whitehead is known to frequent Burnley town centre and police are now concerned for his welfare and are appealing for help to trace him.

The spokesperson added: "If you have seen him or have any information, please call us on 101 quoting log reference 0833 of July 17."