A MAN with ties to the Lymington and New Forest area has gone missing.

Update: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary can confirm he has been located.

69-year-old John Canning was last seen at 2pm on Tuesday, April 23.

He was last seen at The Six Bells Pub in Lymington at 2.15pm.

John is described as a white man, around 5ft 9 inches tall, with long grey hair and an Irish accent.

Police are issuing an image of John and appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Officers are concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone who has seen him to please contact police.

If anyone has any information regarding John’s whereabouts, please call 999 quoting reference 44240170074.