Police are searching for a missing man last seen near a hospital in the city.

James Allen, 54, went missing in Eastern Road, Brighton, near the Royal Sussex County Hospital, this afternoon at around 2pm.

He is 5ft10in with white hair. 

Sussex Police said he is wearing a pink dressing gown and has no shoes on.

Anyone who sees him is urged to call 999, quoting 678 of 30/01.

An update this evening confirmed that Mr Allen had been found.