Police are appealing for help to find a man with a mental health problems who has been missing for two days.

There is concern for the welfare of Shahid Mohammed Siddiq, 42, of Church Road in Leyton, as he needs to take medication regularly. 

He was last seen at Leytonstone Community Sports Centre in James Lane at approximately 9.30pm on Wednesday.

Shahid is described as a light skinned Asian man with an English accent.

He is 5ft 11 inches tall and was wearing black trousers and a navy top.

Shahid regularly visits Walthamstow.

Police have advised people not to approach Mr Siddiq but call police on 999.