Police searching Staffordshire lake in hunt for missing man

Hugh hasn't been seen since early on Tuesday (20th August)

Author: Nathan MarshPublished 21st Aug 2024

Police are becoming increasingly concerned for a 77-year-old man who we believe is missing somewhere around Rudyard Lake.

Hugh was last heard from early on Tuesday 20th August, and his movements have been tracked to the lake in the last couple of hours.

Officers are searching the area, a police drone has been deployed to scan the area and the police search boat will be launched to look for any evidence in the water.

Hugh is described as a white male with a bald head and a moustache. He usually wears fishing-type clothing like cotton trousers with a shirt and jacket.

If you have seen Hugh in the past day or know of his whereabouts, please call 101 immediately quoting incident number 518 of 20 August.

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