Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of a man who went missing from the Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.

Jason Wardle, 58, has been missing since approximately 4pm yesterday.

He is described as being a white male aged approximately 58 years, 5'10'' tall and of medium build.

He has dark coloured collar length hair, which is tucked behind his ears and is greying. He is wearing dark coloured trousers black trainers and a long sleeved dark coloured top.

Police also believe he may still be wearing a white hospital wristband.

Mr Wardle is believed to be in a confused state so it is advised not to approach him and to contact the police if seen on 08452 777 444 quoting police reference 874 of 220207.