Urgent appeal to trace man missing for three days believed to have travelled to Manchester

An urgent appeal has been shared to help trace a man who has been missing for three days and is believed to have travelled to Manchester.

Andrew Watson, 64, from Barrow in Cumbria was last seen in the Lorne Road area last Thursday afternoon (September 21). Cumbria Police launched an investigation into his disappearance.

He has been described as white, 5ft 8ins tall and of slim build with collar-length grey hair. He was last seen wearing a blue top and joggers and black canvas shoes.

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Police conducting enquiries say it is currently believed he may have travelled to the Manchester area, with searches continuing.

Anyone with information on Andrew’s whereabouts is encouraged to report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit You can also phone on 101.