CONCERN is growing for a missing man who police believe may be in Sussex.

Desmond Carr, 55, from Ewell, Surrey, was reported missing to police at about 5pm last night.

A Sussex Police spokesman said Mr Carr had links to Sussex, including Brighton and St Leonards, and may have travelled to either.

Officers are also searching Box Hill and Mole Valley in Surrey and working with London police.

Anyone who has seen Mr Carr or knows his whereabouts is urged to contact Surrey Police on 101 or 999 in an emergency.

 Mr Carr is also urged to contact Surrey Police or the charity Missing People on 116 000.