POLICE are appealing to find a missing 57-year-old man who stabbed his wife back in 2016.

Iain Farrimond, from Worcester, has been reported missing.

Former senior prosecutor Iain Farrimond attacked his wife Tina with a kitchen knife and a wooden ornament before stabbing himself on the eve of their wedding anniversary in May 2016.

Farrimond who was was suffering from severe depression triggered by stress at work and believed his wife would not cope if he killed himself.

He admitted attempted murder and was jailed for six years at Nottingham Crown Court in September 2016.

Mr Farrimond is white, slim, 6"2 tall and with short grey hair. He is thought to be last wearing a blue rugby coat and carrying a green canvas bag.

He is also known in the Malvern area.

Anyone who sees Mr Farrimond or who has any information regarding his whereabouts is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101.

Alternatively, information can be given to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111