Appeal for missing Cumbria man last seen a week ago

Rachel Smith

19 November 2024 at 8:39 am·1-min read

Police are appealing for sightings of a missing man from Carlisle.

Dennis Armstrong, aged 54, was last seen in the Currock area on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 12. Mr Armstrong is described as being 6ft, slim build and has short grey hair.

He is believed to be wearing a navy blue parka-type jacket, blue jeans, beige-coloured Nike trainers and a grey woolly hat. It is also believed that he has a red hiking bag.

If anyone sees Mr Armstrong or knows where he might be, they are asked to contact Cumbria Police on 101.

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