Police are appealing for help to track down a man from Bolton who was last seen after being pulled over by officers.

John McDonough was last seen on Wednesday (February 1) when police spoke to him during a traffic stop on Green Lane. The 83-year-old was driving a Suzuki Celerio with the registration number MK16 VZG.

Police said John has dementia and Alzheimer’s. He is under the care of medics at the Royal Bolton Hospital.

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Officers shared a picture of John on social media as part of an appeal for the public's help to trace him. They said they are 'becoming increasingly concerned' about him and 'want to know that he is safe and well'.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact officers. Greater Manchester Police can be contacted via 101, quoting reference number MSP/06KK/0000251/23.

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