CONCERN is growing for the safety of a missing 82-year-old man.

Widower George Winter, from Redcar, is known to be in a confused state and has wandered off before.

On an earlier occasion when he went missing he was eventually discovered lost in a supermarket.

Cleveland police say Mr Winter was last seen just before midnight last Sunday.

He is 5ft 5in, of thin complexion and wears glasses. He has grey hair to the sides of his head, but bald on top.

Mr Winter, who has difficulty walking, was last seen dressed in a dark green coat which has a hood, dark brown trousers and black, slip-on shoes.

Anyone with information should telephone the police on (01642) 302626.