POLICE have expanded their search for a vulnerable missing man to the Lydney and Chepstow areas after he is thought to have got off a train from Gloucester at one of the town towns’ stations.

Michael Denon-Ross, aged 59, was reported missing from the Horton Road area of Gloucester on Thursday evening (31 October).

Gloucestershire Police say Michael has a serious mental illness and no medication and may head for secluded areas or ditches.

A force spokesperson said: "He caught a train and it is believed he got off at Lydney or Chepstow.

"We are very concerned that Michael may come to harm and are asking people in the Lydney, Chepstow and wider area to be on the lookout for him, particularly dog walkers who may pass through more rural locations.

"Anyone who has seen him or knows of his whereabouts is asked to call 999 or 101 quoting incident 478 of 31 October."

Michael is described as being a white man who is around 5ft 11 inches tall and has brown/grey balding hair and is unshaven.

When last seen he was wearing a brown jacket, blue striped shirt and dark coloured trousers as seen in the attached picture.

He often wears a green cap and is known in the Henrietta Street area of Cheltenham.

People can also give information through the Missing People charity on 116 000.