Police appeal for help to find 82-year-old man missing from his home in Wigan

Edward Hart, 82, was last seen at around 12.45pm today at his home in Ashton and police say extensive inquiries are ongoing to find him.

He is described as 6ft tall and of a slim build.

When last seen, he was wearing a maroon jumper, blue jeans, a grey jacket and grey trainers.

Mr Hart has links to Rainford.

Anyone who sees him is asked to contact police online, by calling 101 or via Twitter @MerPolCC.