A man who vanished after being discharged from hospital could be on his way to the Lincolnshire coast.

Police believe Keith Scarle, 74, is heading to the county's seaside after he disappeared in his home town of Derby.

Now both Derbyshire and Lincolnshire forces are urging people who recognise Keith or who see him to get in contact with them so he can return home.

"We are assisting Derbyshire Police in the search for a 74-year-old missing person from Derby," Lincolnshire Police say.

Keith Scarle has disappeared from his home
Keith Scarle has disappeared from his home

"Keith Scarle was discharged from hospital on the 14th of May and is believed he may be heading for the Lincolnshire coast.

"He is described as about 6ft tall, grey hair and a grey beard and was wearing a dark body warmer, dark trousers, training shoes and a baseball cap."

Anyone who recognises Keith or knows where he might be is asked to call 101 and refer to incident 211 of Friday.