POLICE in Preston are searching for a man missing from Whittingham Hospital since Friday, April 11.

Paul Lawrence, 50, a resident at the facility, has not been seen since leaving at around 3pm.

Mr Lawrence is about 5ft 6ins tall, with a stocky to heavy build, short, straight, fair to ginger hair. He was last seen wearing a navy blue jumper, white puffa jacket, blue jeans and black shoes.

He was clean shaven when he disappeared, and may appear confused or disoriented.

Anybody with information should call Preston police on 203203.