A man has gone missing from a hospital in Oxford.

Christopher Harris, 27, of Headington, was last seen at the John Radcliffe Hospital at 2pm yesterday.

He is white, about 5ft 10in tall, stocky and has shoulder-length hair.

He was last seen wearing a red hooded jacket, blue jeans, white trainers and was carrying a black rucksack.

Police are appealing for help in finding him.

Sgt James Mather said: “Christopher had been admitted to hospital earlier in the day where he was receiving treatment.

"We are extremely concerned about his welfare due to the cold weather and I appeal to anyone who recognises his description or may know of his whereabouts to contact police immediately.”

Anyone with information should call Oxford police on 08458 505505.