Police are appealing the whereabouts of a vulnerable pensioner from Hackney who has been missing since Wednesday.

Dementia sufferer Peasah Darko was last seen at his home at Median Road, Clapton at 4:45pm on Wednesday.

The 74-year-old has not returned or contacted anyone close to him and this is said to be out-of-character for him.

He is described as a 5ft 5in black man of medium build with short black hair. He was last seen wearing a blue tracksuit and black shoes.

Anyone who has information about his whereabouts should contact police by dialing 101 and quoting reference number 14MIS014506.