​POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a vulnerable male who has been missing for just over two weeks.

Brian I’anson, 59, was last seen on September 4 near to the LADDER Centre, in Ferryhill He described as 6ft tall, of medium build with grey hair.

Officers said he is known to walk long distances and has links to the Consett area.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Durham Police on 101, quoting incident number 157 of September 19.