Police are appealing for information leading to the whereabouts of a diabetic man who has gone missing in Cricklewood.

John Dowdall, from Ireland, was last seen on August 7 at 5pm at the Crown Hotel in Cricklewood Broadway, where he has been a guest since July 31.

Concerns are growing for the 37-year-old as he has left his vital medication behind alongside all his belongings and valuables.

Mr Dowdall is 5ft 7ins tall and of large stocky build

Anyone with information on his whereabouts should call the Colindale Missing Persons Unit on 0208 733 4420, 101 or Missing People on 116000 quoting Merlin 14MIS028286.