A urgent police appeal has been launched after a 56-year-old man has gone missing in Ipswich. 

Ramaswamy Jayaram was last seen at his home in the town at about 5.45am on Sunday and has not been seen since. 

Mr Jayaram has been described as an Asian male, of slim build, with black thinning hair, glasses, likely to be wearing a tracksuit. 

Officers are concerned for his welfare and are asking anyone who has seen him or who has any information on where he may be to contact Suffolk Police on 101 quoting CAD 97 of June 30.