A POLICE search is underway for a man who has gone missing from his Hampshire home.

John William Ball has been described as “vulnerable” by Hampshire police who have this afternoon issued an urgent appeal to find him.

Mr Ball, 62, was last seen at his home on Wedgewood Close in Holbury at around 7am yesterday morning.From their initial inquiries officers believe Mr Ball left home to go for a walk but has not been seen since then.

They are now concerned for his welfare as last night saw temperatures sink to freezing overnight.

John Ball is described as white, 5 ft 5 ins tall approximately, grey hair and of medium build.

Mr Ball was last seen wearing a blue coat with a red inner lining, light blue jeans and brown trainers.

Anyone with information about Mr Ball whereabouts are asked to contact police by phoning 101.