An urgent search has been launched for a missing man.

Melvyn Oliver, 80, has been reported missing from Herstmonceux near Hailsham.

Police have launched an appeal on Twitter for help finding the man and released a photograph of Oliver.

Oliver is said to have last been seen wearing a navy fleece, red body warmer, black trousers, glasses and a navy yachting hat.

It is also thought that he also has links to Battle.

Sussex Police have urged anyone who sees him to call 999, quoting 985 of 14/10.