UPDATE: John has now been found.

A search has been launched to find a Romsey man who police say they are "extremely concerned" about. 

John Phillips, 33, was last seen at around 7.10pm on Friday, August 9 on Oriana Way in Nursling.

John does not have a mobile phone with him and police are now "extremely concerned" for his welfare.

Officers have been carrying out enquiries but now they have turned to the public for help.

John is described as white, of stocky build, 6ft 3ins tall, with brown hair.

He was last seen wearing a paramedic’s uniform.

Police believe John will be in the Romsey area.

Anyone who has seen John or has any information on his whereabouts is urged to call 999 quoting reference 2559 of Friday 9th August.