POLICE are concerned for David Reid who is missing from Eastbourne.

The 50-year-old was last seen on Tuesday outside Bill's Cafe in Seaside Road in the town.

David is white, 5' 10", of stock build with short shaven brown/greying hair, a brown unkempt beard and was last seen wearing a dark coloured woollen hat, a red outdoor waterproof coat with the hood up, and appeared to be wearing multiple layers underneath.

He had a black rucksack which had dark green fabric on the front and was extremely full, a red foam mat and a dark collared bag possibly containing a sleeping bag.

PC Luke Stanwick said: "We are concerned about David as we believe he could be sleeping rough in the area. If anyone has seen him or has any information about his whereabouts, please contact us."

Report online or ring 101 quoting serial 609 of 08/01. if you can help find David. If he is danger or in need of urgent medical help, dial 999.