POLICE are appealing for information about a missing 87-year-old man from Wigan.

John Isherwood disappeared from his home on Whitley Crescent, last Sunday.

Police believe there was a positive sighting of Mr Isherwood on Tuesday morning on Canal Street, in the Springfield area of Wigan.

However they are urging Mr Isherwood or anyone who knows his whereabouts to contact them on 0161 872 5050.

Mr Isherwood is described as white, 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build and white hair. He was wearing glasses and a two piece suit when he went missing.

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