Concern is growing for the welfare of a 57-year-old man reported missing from his home in Essex.

Michael Bell was last seen at his home in Finchingfield at about 3pm yesterday.

He is known to enjoy the countryside and may have parkied his car to go walking in the Finchingfield area, He also enjoys visits to seaside destinations including the beaches and promenades of Frinton, Walton and West Mersea. He has enjoyed trips to Burnham-on-Crouch and Southend

Anyone who has seen Mr Bell or his car, a black Nissan, index number EX11EOOm, is asked to call police on 101, or 999 in an emergency,