ESSEX Police has launched an appeal to help find a missing Benfleet man due to concerns for his welfare. 

Oliver Winkworth, 49, hasn't been seen since around 7:30 on Sunday, March 10. 

The Benfleet man is described as a white man with grey hair. He wears dark glasses.

He also has connections to Southend.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We are appealing for the public’s help to find Oliver Winkworth who is missing from Benfleet.

"We are concerned for his welfare.

"If you see Oliver or have any information on his whereabouts, please call 999 quoting reference number 837 of 10 March."