{"id":346738,"date":"2025-08-15T14:25:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:25:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/346738\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T14:25:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:25:10","slug":"urgent-appeal-issued-to-find-man-85-missing-in-greater-manchester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/346738\/","title":{"rendered":"Urgent appeal issued to find man, 85, missing in Greater Manchester"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Peter was last seen using a walking frame<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/0_Untitled-5jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"Peter, 85, is missing from home\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Peter, 85, is missing from home(Image: GMP)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">An urgent appeal has been issued to find a <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/missing-people\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">missing<\/a> 85-year-old man in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/stockport\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Stockport<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Concerns are growing for Peter, who was last seen at 8.30am this morning (August 15).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Peter was last seen on Norbury Drive, in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/marple\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Marple<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">He is described as being white, 6ft tall and of medium build.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Never miss a story with the MEN&#8217;s daily Catch Up newsletter &#8211; get it in your inbox by signing up <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=b8052254-66af-41f3-9dae-7bbb0e3391c6&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"hereLink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/greater-manchester-police\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Greater Manchester Police<\/a> says Peter is bald at the top of his head, with hair on the back and sides.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">He was last seen wearing black joggers, a blue\/green top and using a walking frame.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8220;Officers are becoming increasingly concerned about him and want to make sure he is safe and well,&#8221; a GMP spokesperson said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Peter&#8217;s surname has not been given by GMP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Join our Stockport WhatsApp group <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/F9uuTLqp0Kd5CXXLvoKlxD\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HERELink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Anyone who sees Peter, or has information on his whereabouts, is urged to come forward as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">Details can be passed on to GMP by calling 0161 856 9905, quoting log number 963 of August 15, 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \">&#8212;<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">For the latest stories and breaking news visit <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">manchestereveningnews.co.uk<\/a>. 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