POLICE are concerned for the safety of a man living on the Essex/Suffolk border who has been missing for several months.Jeremy Sparks had been renting a room in a flat in Middleton, south of Sudbury, and was last seen on Wednesday, July 4.

POLICE are concerned for the safety of a man living on the Essex/Suffolk border who has been missing for several months.

Jeremy Sparks had been renting a room in a flat in Middleton, south of Sudbury, and was last seen on Wednesday, July 4.

He was reported missing by his ex-wife on the evening of Wednesday, July 25 after she became concerned that he had not been in contact with either her or any of their children.

Mr Sparks also has a sister who lives in Sudbury and she has not heard from her brother either.

The 52-year-old former turkey farm worker from Middleton Hall Cottages has no access to money and his mobile telephone was left in his room. He is thought to have no form of identification on him.

Anyone with information in connection with this missing persons investigation is urged to contact investigating officers at Essex Police on 01376 551312.