The heartbroken family of a missing man last seen five years ago have launched a new appeal for information.

David Skerrett, 63, originally from Rowley Regis in the West Midlands, was living in Bognor at the time of his disappearance.

He was last seen at his flat in Cavendish Road on June 15, 2019.

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He was in frequent written contact with his mum until late June 2019.

His family said his disappearance was "out of character" and that he is an "active yet private" man.

He often walked between Bognor and Littlehampton, and also had links to Minehead in Somerset.

David is 5ft 9in and thin with brown greying hair.

Although he had a moustache, the Missing People charity, which has supported David's family since 2019, said he could now be clean-shaven.

He typically wears glasses for reading and casual clothing including a blue anorak jacket.

Since his disappearance, and despite appeals for information by Sussex Police, there have been no significant developments in the case.

The Missing People charity said the family are still heartbroken and want answers.

David's mum said: "My son has been missing all this time so please if someone knows anything about what happened to him or where he is we plead you to let us know."

Missing People said to get more information at https://www.missingpeople.org.uk/help-us-find/david-skerrett-19-003427.

Missing People’s publicity officer Ndella Senghore said:“ If anyone has any information about David’s disappearance, they can contact Missing People’s helpline.

“David, if you are reading this, please get in touch.

"You can call us on 116 000 or email 116000@missingpeople.org.uk. Our service is non-judgemental, confidential, and free thanks to support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery.

"We just want to provide you with the support you need and help you to be safe."

The charity said they are the only one in the UK that provides help and support to people affected by a disappearance or thinking of going missing themselves.

People in need of support are urged to call or text 116 000.