CONCERN is growing for a man who went missing on a visit to Worthing on Thursday. 18/9

Police are searching for 31-year old Oliver Ryan, who has not been seen since he ran off from two carers while visiting the town centre shortly before midday.

Mr Ryan, who is 6ft, white, of medium build, with short dark hair and blue eyes, was wearing a jacket which was blue at the bottom and white at the top, a blue t-shirt, blue jeans and blue trainers.

He has been staying at a hospital in Surrey, but has connections in West Sussex, including Arundel, Bognor and Chichester.

PC Mark Green, of the West Sussex Missing Persons Team, said: "We are increasingly concerned for Oliver's welfare and anyone who sees him is asked to contact us via 101@sussex.pnn.police.uk or phone 101 quoting 704 of 18/9."