Police are worried for the safety of an 86-year-old Cartmel man, who went missing in the early hours of this morning.

Arthur Wilson, who suffers from dementia, was last seen at his home in the Cark area of Cartmel at about 1.00am.

A Cumbria Police spokesman described him as: "White, 5ft 7ins tall, with light brown hair.

"He is believed to be wearing dark coloured joggers, a pyjama top and grey jumper.

"Anyone who sees Arthur or anyone with information is asked to call police on 101."