POLICE are concerned for the welfare of a young man who disappeared from Burnley General Hospital.

Lee Pamment, 20, was last seen leaving a ward about 7.45am on December 18 and police he may be in Burnley or Colne. He also has relatives in Bradford and London.

Police searching for Lee say that he is not on any medication, but may have a mild learning disability.

He is white, slim, and 5ft 10in, with brown, short, straight hair, and was wearing a red polo shirt, blue tracksuit bottoms and brown Nike trainers. Call Burnley Police on 01282 425001.