A missing man from Stockton has led to police launching an appeal to help find him.

Peter Malone went missing yesterday evening (Friday, May 19) and police are asking the public for information that may help locate him.

The 54-year-old is believed to be on foot and in the Stockton area.

Sightings of Peter, or information that could lead to him being found should be reported to Cleveland Police as a matter of urgency. Call 101 and use the incident number: 96446

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A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “Police are urgently appealing to trace missing 54-year-old Peter Malone from Stockton.

“Concerns were raised for his welfare and wellbeing... and officers believed that Peter is on foot in the Stockton area.

“Anyone who may have seen Peter is asked to contact Cleveland Police urgently on 101, quoting incident number 96446.”