Police are appealing for help finding 72-year-old Thomas Torpey, last seen at his home in Holloway at 3pm yesterday.

Mr Torpey, who has dementia, told family he was heading to Seven Sisters Road but has not been seen since.

His family spoke to him on the phone at around 9.45pm but he said he didn’t know where he was.

Mr Torpey is white, 5’9” tall of medium build with grey hair. When last seen he was wearing a blue shirt, black trousers and black shoes.

Anyone who has seen Mr Torpey is asked to contact Islington Police on 101 or call the charity Missing People on 116000.