Wandsworth Police have released an appeal for a man who has been missing since February.

James Hatfield, 57, has been missing since February 24 and was last heard from on March 8.

James is from Putney.

The police have urged anyone who has seen James or knows where he might be to contact them on 999 or 101, with the reference of REF: 21MIS006817.

He is described as being of slim build, with wiry, red, shoulder-length hair that he wears down, or in a ponytail, often with a baseball-style hat. He has blue eyes and sometimes wears glasses. He often wears clothes suitable for hiking, including walking boots, cargo combat trousers and plaid shirts.

Detective Sian Hutchings, who is leading the investigation, shed some light on where he might have been seen in the last police appeal back in May.

She said: "We are increasingly concerned for the safety of James who has now been missing for over two months. James requires daily medication which we believe he has not been taking during this missing period.

"Neither his family or friends have had any contact from James, but there have been possible sightings of him in Putney and in the Fulham area over the past month. These sightings are unconfirmed. We are therefore asking for the public's help to find James and to keep an eye out for him. He is known to enjoy walking on Putney heath, Wimbledon common, Bushy Park and also along the Thames. If you have any information that could assist our investigation, please contact police."

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