DYFED-POWYS Police are searching for missing 75-year-old Lesley Walter Finch from Drefach Felindre, near Llandysul.

He was last seen at his home address between 9.30pm and 10pm last night and left on foot.

His family and police are very concerned as he does not have important medication with him.

He is described as white, of medium build, approx 5ft 10, with close cropped grey hair and blue/green eyes. He was believed to have been wearing a cream pair of cargo trousers.

A police spokesperson said: "We are appealing to anyone who may have seen Mr Finch, or anyone with any information relating to his whereabouts to contact police urgently by calling 101.

"We would also ask that people in the area check their outbuildings."