Family's plea after father, 80, goes missing on walk

Brian Horide was last seen on Tuesday after going for a walk

The son of a missing 80-year-old man said the "not knowing" was the worst part as police hunt for him.

Brian Horide, from Beccles, Suffolk, was last seen on Tuesday between about 10:45 BST and 11:15 in the Northgate area of the town after heading out for a walk.

His son Mark Horide, 60, from Plymouth, said the family was "very concerned".

"It's totally out of character - it's not something he's ever done before," he said.

Mark Horide urged anyone with information to help the police's search

"He's independent and for an 80-year-old man he's actually quite active and agile."

Mr Horide Jr said that in the 61 years his parents had been married, they had never been apart and relied on each other.

"We are very concerned and it's a very upsetting time," he added.

"The not knowing is the bit that pulls everyone apart."

Officers have been searching the river in Beccles following Mr Horide's disappearance

Mr Horide Sr has been described as white, approximately 5ft 6in tall, with white thinning hair.

At the time he was last seen he was wearing a navy blue jumper, light blue trousers, a pair of bright grey trainers, glasses and two hearing aids.

Mr Horide Jr urged members of the public in the area at the time to "think back and recollect, please".

Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101.

The force also urged residents in the area to check doorbell footage, sheds, outbuildings and gardens.