UPDATE: The missing 61-year-old has now been found, and police thank residents for sharing their appeal.

Police have urged residents to immediately call 999 if they see a missing 61-year-old, as they are "extremely concerned" for his welfare.

The 61-year-old from New Milton was last seen today on Ashley Road at around 12.30pm.

Officers say they have been carrying out "extensive enquiries" to try and locate the 61-year-old, but they remain "extremely concerned" for his welfare.

He is white, six foot tall, of average build and has blonde hair.

He was last seen wearing a khaki green parker jacket with a fur hood, a grey, white and black jumper, dark coloured jeans and black shoes

Police have asked the public to immediately call 999 quoting 44250120763 if they think they have seen the 61-year-old.