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UPDATE: ALFRED HAS BEEN FOUND SAFE AND WELL
Police have asked for help finding a missing 80-year-old last seen this afternoon.
Alfred, from Wigan, was on Allscott Way, Ashton-in-Makerfield, at around 2pm this afternoon, October 13, but he hasn't been seen since.
Officers have described Alfred as a white man, around 5'8" tall, of medium build, and short light-coloured hair.
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Alfred may have been wearing slipper, jeans, and a navy coat at the time he was last seen.
A picture of him was posted to the Greater Manchester Police Facebook page. A post alongside the picture read: "We're currently looking for Alfred from Wigan - can you help us?
"The 80-year-old was last seen on Allscott Way in the Ashton In Makerfield area at 2pm. He's 5ft 8ins with a medium build & is believed to be wearing slippers, jeans & a navy coat."
Anyone who thinks they might have seen Alfred, or who can give any further information to police, has been asked to call 0161 856 1830.
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