IMAGES have been released by police as they continue their search for a man who was last seen in an east Cleveland village last month.

Albert Edwards told residents in Skinningrove that he was doing a charity walk from Lands End to John O’Groats but had spent ten days camping in the area before disappearing.

The 61-year-old ex-serviceman was last seen at around 9am on Monday, April 22, telling someone he would return by 11am.

However, he did not return and he left his camping equipment and other possessions behind.

He is described as a white male, 5ft 7ins of an extremely stocky build. He is in his early 60’s with a shaven head, a grey moustache and goatee beard, but no sideburns. He has a v-shaped scar on the bridge of his nose and may be wearing glasses.

Mr Edwards was wearing a grey jogging tracksuit with a checked blue fleece with a red stripe through it and walking boots. He had a walking stick and walks with a pronounced limp as he has a prosthetic left leg from the knee down. He has what is described as a Cornish accent with an Irish tint.

Cleveland Police would like to speak to anyone who may have spoken to the man recently or anyone who may know his identity.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Sarah Martin at Redcar and Cleveland Police on the non-emergency 101 number.