Police are appealing for help to trace a 67-year-old man missing from an Ilford care home.

Roy Summers, who suffers from dementia, was last seen at 2. 15 pm on Saturday in the area of Norfolk Road, Ilford.

He is described by police as white, 5ft 3ins and of slim build.

Mr Summers is known to frequent the Islington area.

At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a grey jacket, black trousers and a white shirt.

Police say that Roy may appear confused when approached.

He is new to the Ilford area and had no Oyster card or Freedom Pass when he went missing.

Officers are increasingly concerned for his wellbeing and would urge anyone with information on his whereabouts to call police on 101 or Missing People on 116000 quoting reference 14MIS042232.