POLICE have issued an urgent appeal to trace a 64-year-old man who went missing from Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley yesterday.

The man, named Brian, went missing yesterday morning (Sunday June 26) and police say they are becoming "really concerned for his safety".

He is described as six feet tall, with cropped dark hair and he was last seen wearing a blue cardigan, black T-shirt, jeans and black shoes.

A spokesperson for Dudley Police said: "Brian has connections to the Blackheath area of Sandwell."

Anyone who sees him is asked to call 999 and quote PID 414762, or anyone with information that could help can contact officers via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or call 101.