Concern is growing for a missing man after his truck was found abandoned on a quiet lane in Walthamstow.

Patrick Stokes, 55, was last seen at his home in Enfield at between 1pm and 1.30pm on Monday (January 2).

He was planning to go to east London and was expected to be home at around 3.30pm but never returned.

His white pick-up truck was later found in Folly Lane, near Banbury Reservoir.

Police investigating Mr Stokes’s disappearance are now extremely concerned for his wellbeing.

He is described as white; around 5ft 9ins tall with a slim build and grey hair. On his left forearm he has a tattoo saying ‘Son-in-law Butch 19.03.16’.

He was last seen wearing a tweed jacket with leather-type patches on the elbows, a dark coloured t-shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. He often wears two crucifixes around his neck.

Mr Stokes likes to go to the Tottenham, Harrow and Enfield areas.

Anyone who has seen him or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call police in Waltham Forest via: 101.