Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a missing 45-year-old from Croydon.

Richard Clarke was last seen at about 11am on Tuesday near Croydon University Hospital, formerly known as Mayday Hospital.

He was described as black, 5ft 7ins with short black hair.

Mr Clarke, who is from South Norwood, is known to frequently go to Westminster and Victoria.

Police said he should not be approached by members of the public.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is requested to call police on 101 or Missing People on 116000 quoting reference: 15MIS036769.