Police have said they are "increasingly concerned" about the welfare of a missing Beccles man.

Mark Mayston, 59 and a father to two girls, was last seen in Beccles at about 8.30am on Tuesday, March 28. 

A Suffolk police spokesperson said: "Police are increasingly concerned for him and his family.

"Police have conducted a number of lines of enquiry to find Mark.

"To date, these have included searching the local area using drones, assisted by volunteers from SULSAR, carried out house-to-house enquiries and other activities.

"We continue to appeal to the public for their assistance in reporting any sightings or information they may have to assist us in locating him.”

Speaking on behalf of the family, Mr Mayston's sister-in-law, Terri Playford, had said earlier in the week: "Every day that passes we are getting more and more worried.

"It is the not knowing which is so painful, it has left us so distraught.

"Everyone loves Mosey, he is just so well-liked and kind.

"He is a big part of our family."

The family of Mr Mayston say they are "so grateful" for the support and help they have received from the community.

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Mr Mayston is known to walk in rural marshland and wooded areas of north Suffolk. 

His family has said he was last seen near the Spinney on Lowestoft Road at 9.30am on March 28.

Police also say he was seen in the Station Road and Gosford area of Beccles at about 8.30am on the same day.

Mr Mayston is white, approximately 6ft 1ins tall, and was last seen wearing a black jacket, a green polo shirt, black trousers and a black hat with fur sides. 

When he was last seen he was believed to be carrying a black rucksack with white writing.

People are being urged to check outbuildings or sheds in case Mr Mayston has used them to take shelter. 

Anyone who has seen Mr Mayston or who has information on where he may be is urged to contact Suffolk police on 101, quoting CAD 357 of March 28.