This is the first picture released of Westcliff resident Douglas Hudson who went missing from Rochford Hospital ten days ago.

Mr Hudson, 52, disappeared from the hospital on December 3 when he left without his medication and police and his family are anxious to trace him.

A police spokesman said Mr Hudson liked going to "quiet places". It is believed he may have gone to his home in Westcliff to collect his car, an H-registration red Ford Fiesta.

Anyone with information is asked to call Rochford police on 01702 547241.

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