2.07pm 02.01.08 - FEARS are growing for a missing diabetic man after he failed to return from a walk in Cleeve.

FEARS are growing for a missing diabetic man after he failed to return from a walk in Cleeve.

Police are becoming increasingly worried about the welfare of Neal Cook, who was last seen leaving his home for an afternoon walk at 1.30pm on New Year's Eve.

Officers have searched the area and a force helicopter has also been used to try to find the 43-year-old.

Mr Neal, who is described as a white man, with dark, slightly greying hair,

takes medication for several conditions and it is feared he has not taken any since he went missing.

He was wearing blue jogging bottoms, a blue denim shirt, a dark green fleece with a navy blue collar and brown trainers.

Anyone with any information concerning Mr Cook's whereabouts is being urged to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.