A 53-year-old man has been missing from the Poplars area of Stevenage since yesterday morning – and police have appealed for help finding him.

Robert Farrow, who went missing from Poplars at 8.45am yesterday, is said to have connections in Stevenage and Cheshunt.

A police statement said: “There are concerns about his welfare at this time.”

Robert is described as 6ft 2in tall and slim, with short shaved grey hair. He was last seen wearing a light grey and black striped jumper, black trousers and black shoes.

Anyone with information shuold contact police immediately on 101.