POLICE are worried about a man who has not been seen for eight days.

Thomas Patrick Dickinson, 51, of Redcar Lane, Redcar, was last seen one Tuesday, June 27, walking his dog near his home.

Mr Dickinson lived alone and was known to frequent Middlesbrough pubs, but has not been seen there.

He has been ill recently and could be depressed. He might be with a friend, and is asked to contact police to assure friends he is well.

He is described as 5ft 9in, slim, with pale complexion and short dark brown hair. He dressed casually, but smartly in shirt and tie.

Redcar Police can be contacted on (01642) 302626.