A MISSING man with mental health issues could be in Wandsworth, London, having possibly converted to Islam.

Hailsham man Ashley Colton, 23, was last seen late in the morning of Tuesday, April 7, in Hailsham.

He is described as being white, 6ft 1in and of muscular build. He has short dark hair and a prominent beard.

He was last seen wearing a grey tracksuit top and grey tracksuit bottoms with trainers and a black baseball cap.

Detective Inspector Neil Ralph said: "Recent information that we have received leads us to believe that Ashley may have converted to Islam and could be visiting mosques in the Wandsworth area."

"He is extremely vulnerable and requires regular medication.

"Ashley may be alarmed if approached and may become aggressive, particularly towards women.

"If you see him or know of his whereabouts please call 999 immediately quoting Sussex Police serial 521 of 07/04."