Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing 70-year-old man from Ipswich.

Michael Hopkins, of La Salle Close in Ipswich, was last seen leaving his home address at around 7.20am on Thursday, April 16 and has not been seen since.

A police spokeswoman said: “Michael suffers with a medical condition and officers are concerned for his welfare.

“He is described as white, around 5ft8in tall, of medium build, with short, grey hair. When he was last seen he was wearing a white shirt and light brown trousers, a beige coat and a flat cap. He also wears glasses.”

Anyone who has seen Michael or who has any information on where he may be is asked to contact Suffolk Police on 101.