BRADFORD District Police has tweeted that there has been a possible sighting of missing Allerton pensioner James Telford this morning.

Police say that 77-year old Mr. Telford, who has dementia, is believed to have been seen in the Moor Head area of Shipley just over two hours ago.

The tweet, published at 8.34am, reads, "It is believed Mr Telford was seen in the Moor Head area of @WYP_Shipley at around 6.30am today. Officers are currently in the area making further enquiries into this possible sighting."

Mr. Telford has been missing from his Bradford home since 5pm on 16 February. He is described as a white male, 5ft 7in tall, with slim build and white hair and may be wearing jeans and a coat.