CONCERN was growing last night for a man who has been missing from home for more than three days.

James Redhead was last seen at his home in Laurel Avenue, on Durham's Sherburn Road Estate, at about 10pm, on Thursday.

Mr Redhead is described as "of heavy build", 6ft 1in, with short ginger hair.

He is believed to have been wearing a navy padded jacket and light green trousers.

Teesdale and Weardale Search and Rescue Team have helped police inquiries, scouring rough ground near Laurel Avenue with sniffer dogs.

Anyone who may know of his whereabouts or movements in recent days is asked to call police, on 0191-386 4222.