Police have launched an appeal to help trace a missing vulnerable man who was last seen in Islington, headed in the direction of Highgate.

Islington Gazette: Mark WoodsMark Woods (Image: police)

Mark Woods, 47, from Sutton, was wearing a blue T-shirt, jeans and slides when he went missing on Monday at 2pm.

Scotland Yard said officers are “growing increasingly concerned” for Mark’s welfare.

Mark is white, between 5ft 10ins and 6ft tall, of slim build with receding dark brown hair.

Anyone who has seen Mark is asked to contact officers at Sutton via 101.