UPDATE: Saturday March 18.

Gwent Police have now located John Macbeth.

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POLICE have launched an appeal to find a missing man.

John Macbeth was last seen around 10am this morning around Park Road, Penygarn in Pontypool.

He was wearing a red puffa style jacket and a hooded top, with a horse on it, underneath the jacket.

Police also describe him as white, around 5ft 9in inches tall and of medium build with close shaved grey hair.

John hasn’t been since 10am this morning and police are concerned for his well-being.

If anyone has any information call Gwent Police on 101 quoting log number 101 17/3/17.