GWENT Police are appealing for help in finding a missing Newport man.

Carlton Johnson, 37, was last seen leaving St Cadoc’s Hospital, where he is temporarily staying, at 11.30am on 19th September.

Carlton is white, around 5 feet 10 inches tall and of large build. He has a tanned complexion and dreadlocks which he often wears pulled back in a baseball cap. He is last known to be wearing a blue rain coat, black tracksuit bottoms and trainers.

Officers are concerned about Carlton's welfare due to the fact that he doesn't have his medication with him.

Anyone with information relating to his whereabouts is asked to call 101 quoting log 429 19/09/13.