POLICE are renewing their appeal for a North-East man who disappeared from his home more than a month ago.

Thomas Patrick Dickinson has been missing from his Redcar home since June 27 and was due to appear at Teesside Magistrates Court on July 27 to answer a public order offence. He is now wanted by the police, who say he is believed to be in a vulnerable state and may be suffering from depression.

A police spokesman said: "Members of the public are asked not to approach Mr Dickinson, but to contact the police if they should see him.

"Cleveland Police is warning that anyone who is found to be harbouring Mr Dickinson may be committing a criminal offence. They are asking that Mr Dickinson should stop the worry for his family and give himself up to police."

He is described as about 5ft 9ins tall, of slim build, pale complexion with short, dark brown hair.

Anyone with information should call east Cleveland CID on (01642) 302020