POLICE are appealing for help to trace a 74-year-old man reported missing from Greenhead.

Northumbria Police officers have expressed their concern for the welfare of Walter Hutton who was last seen at 7pm on Friday near his home address in the village.

Mr Hutton is described as around 6ft 2ins tall, of a broad build, with glasses and short grey hair. He is understood to be slow on his feet and walks with a stoop.

Walter, or any member of the public with information which could help find him, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 469 of 23/06/18.