THE hunt for 82-year-old George Winter (pictured left), who was last seen at his Redcar home on Monday, January 22, continued this week.

In a bid to discover whether or not Mr Winter has left the area British Transport Police officers talked to early morning passengers at Redcar, Middlesbrough and Darlington railway stations to see if anyone remembered him.

Mr Winter, who could be in a confused state, is approximately five feet five inches tall with a pale complexion and has difficulty walking.

A spokesman for Cleveland Police said: "Mr Winter's disappearance is causing great concern. Anyone knows where he may be should call (01642) 302626.