Fears over missing hospital man

Mr Hale was still wearing his pyjama top when he left hospital

Police are growing increasingly worried about a man who disappeared after discharging himself from hospital.

Alan Hale vanished after leaving Queen Alexandra Hospital in Cosham, Portsmouth, more than three days ago.

The 60-year-old, known as Yorkie, was taken there after collapsing. He left on Monday but has not yet returned home to Milton Road, Southsea.

Mr Hale was wearing a pyjama top when he was last seen. He is 5ft 7in, and has tattoos on his arms.

Anyone who may have spotted him is urged to call Fratton police station.