Police in Croydon are desperately appealing for information after a high risk man went missing yesterday (May 16) afternoon.

Douglas Champion, 77, has not been seen in nearly 24 hours, and police are increasingly concerned for his safety.

A tweet sent out by the Croydon police Twitter account described Mr Champion as "high risk", and urged anyone with information to come forward.

The tweet read: "*** HIGH RISK MISSING PERSON *** Please help us find 77 Year old male, Douglas Arthur CHAMPION, missing from #Croydon. He was last seen yesterday afternoon.

"He's 5ft 6in, wearing a grey hat. If you have any information please call 02086490145 or 101 and quote 18MIS019439"

Douglas Champion has not been seen since yesterday (May 16) afternoon

It was not revealed where Mr Champion went missing from.

Anyone with information should call 02086490145 or 101 and quote reference number 18MIS019439.