POLICE divers have joined the search for a missing man.

Andrew Roy, 51, was last seen after a night out in Hartlepool on Thursday, February 9.

Mr Roy, who is from Cornwall, but currently working in Hartlepool, was last seen in the area of Hartlepool Marina - near the Premier Inn - at around 10.55pm but he has not been seen since.

Police have searching the area, with assistance from the RNLI, coastguard and the fire brigade.

CCTV from around 11.15pm on Thursday shows him near Portals Place on the marina.

Sgt Dave Lester said: “Asking our colleagues from Northumbria’s specialist marine unit to help today was a logical next step in our search efforts because CCTV footage shows Andrew around the marina late on Thursday night.

“We are, however, following other lines of inquiry as well and our main concern is to find him safe and well.

“We are working with Andrew’s home force, Devon and Cornwall Police, to keep his family informed and they’re being supported by officers at what must be an incredibly stressful and difficult time.

"Our thoughts are with them and once again I’d ask anyone who has seen Andrew to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number while we continue to search for him.”

Mr Roy has short dark hair, blue eyes and he was wearing a black donkey jacket and blue jeans.

Police have asked businesses and boat owners in the area to look through any CCTV footage they have and to consider if they have seen anyone matching his description.