Pictures released by Preston Police of Mark King

A renewed appeal has been launched to trace a Preston man not seen for more than a week.

Mark King, 44, went missing from the Priory Hospital in Bartle on Thursday 7 January.

He was seen at the hospital in Rosemary Lane around 6pm.

He is described as white, 5ft 8in tall, slim build with wavy black hair that is shoulder length. He was last seen wearing a dark t-shirt, dark tracksuit bottoms, a black leather jacket and black boots. He could be anywhere in the county.

PC Rich Sholicar of Preston Police said: “Mark been missing for over a week now and we are becoming increasingly concerned about his welfare. We are appealing to anyone who has seen him or has any information about where he might be to get in touch.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 1090 of 7th January.