Police say they are increasingly concerned for the safety of a County Durham teacher who has been missing for more than four days.

Darren Blyth, 55, left his home in Trimdon Station on Wednesday evening, telling his family he was going to take photographs at Hawthorn Dene.

His camera was found in his car but widespread searches have found nothing.

Mr Blyth is described as 5ft 10in, of slim build and short grey hair. He was last seen wearing a black North Face coat and grey outdoor trousers.

Image source, Durham Constabulary

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