AN elderly man has been missing from his home overnight.

George Hazelhurst, 82, was last seen in Thornhill Lees yesterday afternoon - but then vanished.

Temperatures have plummeted overnight and police are increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Mr Hazelhurst had left his home on Walker Street in Thornhill Lees at 2pm yesterday and was last seen strolling down nearby Ingham Road.

He had only recently moved to the area from Earlsheaton.

A police spokeswoman said: "Mr Hazelhurst has a medical condition and we would like anyone who has seen him to contact us immediately."

He is 5ft 10ins and slim with grey thinning hair.

When last seen he was wearing navy trousers, a grey patterned jumper, tan shoes and possibly a dark jacket.

Contact Dewsbury police on 01924 431052.