UPDATE 9.59AM: He has now been found, police have confirmed

POLICE have launched a search for a missing Hampshire man who had been suffering from hypothermia.

Rui Patricio, 31, of Eastleigh, was last seen in Winchester at 1.20pm yesterday and did not return home.

A police spokesperson said: "He had been suffering from hypothermia and police and his family are very concerned for his welfare."

No further details have been released.

When last seen Mr Patricio was wearing a dark navy Kappa tracksuit with a stripe down the side, and black and white Adidas sliders.

Anyone with information can contact Hampshire police on 101, quoting reference 44200471282.