POLICE believe that bones found at Woodcock Corner in Truro last week belong to missing man 51-year-old Kenneth Walton.

Kenneth, of St Columb Minor, Newquay, was last seen near the Royal Cornwall Hospital on Monday, April 17, 2006, and he had been the subject of a missing persons inquiry by the police.

He was described as white, 5'6'' tall and of a small build. He had an injury to his left ankle and was probably wearing a cast around the lower part of his leg and foot. He may also have had crutches with him and was carrying a yellow hospital polythene bag.

His clothing at the time of his disappearance included a distinctive zip-up top with red shoulder band, a dark blue chest band with the word "Rivaldi" written in white letters and white sleeves with dark blue stripe and white bottom half.

Detective Inspector Stuart Ellis, who is leading the inquiry, said: "I would like to thank members of the public who have already assisted in this investigation but I would like to make a fresh appeal for anyone with any further information relating to this incident to contact us.

"Although Easter 2006 was a while ago someone may recall seeing Kenneth in the Truro area round that time with his distinctive top and maybe with the aid of crutches."

Information can be passed to the police by calling 08452 777 444 quoting police reference 703 040107.