A MISSING man is being sought by police after he went missing nine days ago.

Norman Hasson, 49,went to bed with his wife at their home in Prince Avenue, Southend, on June 20 but when she woke in the morning he had gone.

Mr Hasson is Australian and speaks with an Australian accent.

He is described as white, 5ft 10in tall and of medium build with grey hair.

Police believe Mr Hasson may be in the Maldon or Southend area and are appealing for anyone who may know of his whereabouts to contact officers at Southend police station on 0300 333 4444.