FEARS are growing for the safety of a mentally-ill pensioner who has not been seen for two weeks.

Arthur Hodgson, 73, has been missing from the residential home in Burton Stone Lane, York, since August 4.

He is regarded as a wanderer and could visit anywhere in the country, but he has been known in the past to favour Newcastle and Leeds.

Although he has been missing before he has always returned after only a few days.

He is described as 5ft 2in with swept back grey hair. When last seen her was wearing a grey suit.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on (01609) 783131.