Police are appealing for help in finding a 59-year-old who is missing.

Richard Gordon-Head, 59, of Wiltshire, was brought up in the Egremont and St Bees areas and is believed to have been in Penrith today.

He is also known to enjoy fell walking, with a particular fondness for the Haweswater area.

Officers are concerned for Mr Gordon-Head’s welfare and ask that anyone who sees him calls 999.

Anyone with any other information which might assist officers is asked to call 101.