A search has been launched for a missing West Cumbrian man who has not been seen since yesterday morning.

Police are concerned for the welfare of Eric Bayliff, 68, of Richmond Close, Workington, has not been seen since leaving home at 4.45am yesterday.

He is described as white, of medium build and around 5ft 8in.

He was wearing black joggers, a combat/army jacket and dark walking boots, and had a rucksack with him.

Mr Bayliff has links to London and Surrey.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Cumbria police on 101.