Police are appealing for the public's help to find a missing man from New Cross Gate.

Joseph Eledah, 69, was last seen yesterday afternoon (January 26). He has never gone missing before, and his family are said to be "concerned" about his disappearance.

Mr Eledah left his home in Queens Road at around 2pm.

He is described as a black man, approximately 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build, and with black hair.

When last seen, he was wearing a grey jacket and a blue 'beanie' hat.

Anyone with any information as to Mr Elebah's whereabouts is asked to contact Lewisham CID on 02082848455 quoting reference number 16MIS003577.

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