An appeal has been launched to trace a 56-year-old man reported missing from a care home in Lewisham.

Metropolitan Police accounts in south London posted the appeal to Twitter on Sunday (November 7) as they sought public help in their search.

John, 56, went missing from a care home in the SE16 area (no additional info.) on Friday (November 5) police said, adding that he also had links to Croydon.

"Have you seen John, 56, who has been missing since 5 Nov from a care home in Lewisham SE16? He has links to Croydon. If seen, pls call 101 ref CAD 91/06NOV21 refers," the appeal read.