POLICE are searching for an elderly Yeadon man who has gone missing while out walking.

Peter Silson, aged 80, was last seen at about 10am on Saturday leaving his home to go walking in the countryside.

He is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, medium build, with a shaved head. He was last seen wearing a dark-coloured waterproof jacket, dark blue short trousers, and a flat cap. He had a walking stick and was carrying a rucksack and a camera and binocular case. He often wears sunglasses.

Detective Inspector Paul Hobson, of Leeds District CID, said: "Peter is said to be fit for his age and is a regular walker, but it is unusual for him not to have returned at the end of the day and his family are concerned for his welfare.

"We are conducting extensive enquiries to trace him, including searches of surrounding countryside with the police helicopter, and would like to hear from anyone who has seen him or who has any information that could assist in tracing him. We would particularly appeal to people who have been out walking this weekend and may have seen him anywhere in the surrounding countryside or further afield."

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Special Operations Room at Elland Road via 101 quoting log number 972 of April 23.