THE police are appealing for help finding a 51-year-old man who went missing from Gloucester Royal Hospital on Saturday night.

Michael Martin left the ward in Gloucester Royal Hospital at about 8pm and there is concern for his welfare.

Mr Martin, from Gwen Davies Road, Northway, Tewkesbury, is white, (with possibly yellowish skin), about 5' 8" tall, blue eyes, stocky build, balding grey hair, and a moustache and beard of the same colour.

He was wearing a blue jumper, blue trousers and shoes.

Anyone who has seen him or knows his whereabouts is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 482 of 28 March.