CONCERN has been raised for the welfare of a missing man who is believed to be homeless.

Lee Fowle, 46, went missing from St Leonards on Monday.

It is believed he may be homeless or else staying with friends.

Attempts to contact Mr Fowle on his mobile phone have failed and officers are now appealing for him - or anyone who may know of his whereabouts - to get in touch.

Mr Fowle is described as white, 5ft 5in, of thin build and with short grey hair.

He has two diamond ear-piercings in his left ear and was last seen wearing a hat and a stone or light grey coloured Timberland jacket.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or call 101 quoting serial 1018 of 13/11.