Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a man who has been missing for a week.

Michael Barker, 51, was last seen by staff at Tameside General Hospital at 6am on
Thursday 6 February 2014.

Michael is white, about 5ft 8in tall with a slim build and black hair. When last seen he was wearing jeans, a black coat, black T-shirt, red trainers and a sports bag containing clothes.

Detective Constable Melanie Hutchinson, based at Ashton-under-Lyne, said: “Michael’s family are desperately worried about him as he left the hospital of his own accord and hasn’t been seen since.

“His family have a grave concern for his welfare and would ask him or anyone who knows where he is to come forward.”

Anyone with information on Michael’s whereabouts is asked to call police on 101.

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