79-year-old man missing from Pontefract

A 79-year-old man is currently missing from his home in Pontefract.

By Rebecca Marano

Published 2nd Apr 2019, 08:57 BST

Updated 2nd Apr 2019, 11:49 BST

Dennis Teal was last seen at 1pm on Monday, April 1 walking towards Hemsworth.

Mr Teal has grey hair and had a blue back pack with him and blue walking boots on.

West Yorkshire Police issued their appeal on Twitter at about 7.45pm today (Monday).

It read: "Dennis Teal, 79yrs is currently missing from Pontefract. Dennis was last seen at 1pm this afternoon walking towards Hemsworth.

"Dennis has grey hair and had a blue back pack with him and blue walking boots on."

Police have asked anyone with information or sightings to ring 101 and quote log 1313