POLICE are searching for a vulnerable man who has gone missing from his home in Northumberland.

Alan Davis (63) left his home on Comb Hill in the early hours of Friday morning, (JAN 13), and has not been seen since.

Officers are very concerned for his welfare, with cold temperatures and snowfall overnight.

Mr Davis is described as white, 5ft 2in tall. He is of very slim build with thinning hair. It is not known what he was wearing at the time of his disappearance.

A police spokesman said: "Officers are also asking people to check nearby sheds and outbuildings in case Mr Davis may have sought shelter."

Anyone with information should contact police immediately on 101, quoting reference number 243 13/01/17.