The family of a missing North Herts man whose 70th birthday is today have issued a desperate appeal for the public’s help getting him home.

William ‘Bill’ Taylor was last seen at his home in Gosmore, near Hitchin, at about 7.30pm on Sunday, June 3. Today, June 11, is his 70th birthday.

Appealing to the public yesterday, his son Richard Taylor said: “If anyone out there knows anything about my dad’s whereabouts, please contact the police.

“This is an unbearable situation and I am worried sick about him. My family is in turmoil and we are desperate to get him home.”

Bill is described as a white man, about 5ft 11in tall, of medium build and with short grey hair. He was last seen wearing a baby-blue shirt, jeans and black wellington boots, and may be wearing a navy-blue boiler suit.

Police said officers were growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Anyone who has seen Bill since he went missing, or has information about his whereabouts, should call police on 101. If you believe you are with him or have seen him in the last few moments, call 999 immediately.