POLICE are today appealing for help in tracing a man who is missing from St Clements hospital, Ipswich.

POLICE are today appealing for help in tracing a man who is missing from St Clements hospital, Ipswich.

Nathaniel Watson was reported missing on Thursday, April 30 and there are concerns for his health and well-being.

The 32-year-old has been sighted in the Woodbridge, Martlesham and Great Bealings areas and police officers are asking anyone who may spot him to get in contact.

Mr Watson is described as white, about 5ft 6ins tall, with a shaven head.

When he was last seen he was wearing a dark blue top, black jacket and blue jeans.

It is thought he may be sleeping in a two-man tent that was taken from an address of a relative in recent days.

It is important police trace him and officers are asking anyone who sees him not to approach him but to call officers as soon as possible on 01473 613500.