UPDATE: Derek has been found safe and well
Police have launched an urgent missing persons appeal after a man was separated from his wife while walking in Lancashire.
Derek Turner has gone missing from Blackpool, and was last seen at 6.20pm on Monday.
The 66-year-old from Nottingham was walking on Blackpool promenade close to the comedy carpet.
Derek is described as 5ft 8in tall, of medium build with balding grey hair, a grey moustache and grey stubble. He also wears glasses.
He was last seen wearing a long black puffa jacket with a hood, navy Jeans and black trainers. He may also have a grey hat and a tartan scarf with him.
Police are now growing concerned for Derek’s welfare and would ask for anyone who sees him to please get in touch with them.
PC Lucy Knotts of Lancashire Police said: “Derek is visiting Blackpool and got separated from his wife while walking on the promenade.
"We are concerned for Derek’s health and well-being and would urge members of the public to help us with any sighting of him so we can get him back home.”
Anyone with information please contact police on 101 quoting log number 1488 of October 25.
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