Police issue appeal amid 'worry' for man, 65, missing from Smethwick area - have you seen him?

Police have issued an appeal after a man, aged 65, has gone missing from the Smethwick area.

Avtar, who has links to Handsworth, is described as around 5ft 8inches tall, with a full beard.

Sandwell Police said: “He often wears a turban, but may not be wearing it now.”

The force is urging anyone who has information or who has seen him to come forward.

It said: “Have you seen Avtar? The 65-year-old is missing from the Smethwick area, and we’re worried about him. Avtar, who has links to Handsworth, is described as around 5ft 8ins tall, with a full beard.

“He often wears a turban, but may not be wearing it now.

“If you see him, call 999 immediately quoting PID 460755.”