Fears continue to grow for the safety of a Wandsworth man who has been missing from his home since the weekend.

Derek Beard, 69, suffers from emphysema and police are concerned he might not have the right medication with him.

Mr Beard was last seen at his Longstaff Road home on Saturday, December 5, shorty before midday.

Police say Mr Beard travelled to Brighton that day and returned to London that evening.

He is described as about 6ft tall, of slim build with short, grey hair. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket with a red collar and white sleeves with blue jeans and trainers.

Mr Beard is also known to have family in Poole, Dorset.

Anyone with information relating to Mr Beard’s whereabouts should contact Wandsworth police 020 8247 8734.

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