Concerns are growing for the welfare of a 69-year-old man who has been missing from near Hitchin since Sunday night – and police have today appealed for the public’s help finding him.

William Taylor, 69, was last seen at his home in Gosmore at about 7.30pm on Sunday.

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

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

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