Police have put out an appeal to help find a 91-year-old man from the Westhoughton area.

James Gallagher went missing earlier this morning and Greater Manchester Police have now put out an appeal for anyone who might have seen him.

Police said that he is diabetic and possibly has dementia.

They added that he is wearing a purple cardigan, a beige coat and blue tracksuit bottoms with three lions on.

In addition, he was wearing a flat cap, also owns a wooden walking stick.

He has no glasses on and no false teeth in.

If you see James, please contact the police.