POLICE are concerned for the safety of a mentally ill man missing from a Sunderland guest house without essential medication.

Stuart Ainsley, 41, disappeared from the Beach View guest house, Roker, on Friday, where he was staying while visiting his sister. He travelled to Wearside following a stay in hospital in Walthamstow, London.

Stuart is described as 5ft 6ins, medium build, bald, round shouldered and had discoloured teeth. He was wearing a brown leather jacket, beige jumper and brown corduroy trousers.

Anyone with information should call Sunderland City Police on 0191-454 7555