Urgent police appeal for help to find missing man, 88

An urgent police appeal was issued tonight for help to find a missing man aged 88.

'Peter' was last seen walking near to a bank with a yellow stick not further described by Greater Manchester Police.

He has shoulder-length grey hair styled in a ponytail, the force said.

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Peter was last seen at around 1pm today - Friday - near to the NatWest bank on Bury New Road, Prestwich, near Bury.

The force has shared an image of him and his description in an appeal on social media.

Peter was described as wearing a knee-length black coat, glasses and holding a yellow stick. He's around 5ft 11ins tall, of medium build with shoulder-length grey hair in a ponytail.

In a statement on Facebook, GMP said: "Can you help police find a missing man from Prestwich? Peter, age 88, was last seen near to NatWest bank on Bury New Road, Prestwich, at around 1pm today (Friday 4th August 2023).

"Anyone with information should contact police on 999 or 101, quoting log 3111-04082023."

No further details have been revealed and no surname for Peter given.