Police have launched an urgent appeal for help to find a missing man who failed to show up at Manchester Crown Court.
Paul Gandy is missing from home in Haslingden in Lancashire.
The 58-year-old was last seen at around 10.40am yesterday (Monday) leaving an address in the Rydal Road area.
He was then seen heading along Broadway before walking by Haslingden High School in the direction of Helmshore Road.
Lancashire Police said Paul should have appeared at Manchester Crown Court recently, but failed to attend.
In a post on Facebook, an officer said the force 'urgently need to trace him' and are concerned for his welfare.
Paul is described as having grey hair, which is thinning on top, and is of a slim build.
He was last seen wearing a white/cream anorak-type jacket, blue pants and possibly some walking boots.
He also has links to Manchester.
Anyone who has any information or has seen Paul is being urged to call 101 or 01282 472123 quoting reference 784 of July 5th.
