Cheshire man missing for over week believed to be in Lake District

A Cheshire man missing for over a week is believed to be in the Lake District, police have said. Nigel Redshaw, 55, was last seen on April 15.

Mr Redshaw, from the Macclesfield area, was last heard from by telephone on April 18. When friends last saw him in Lancaster on Monday April 15.

Mr Redshaw, who is white and 6'1" tall, was seen wearing a blue waterproof coat and Manchester City hoodie. He has a big beard and dreadlocks down to his waist.

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Police believe he travelled on to the South Lakes area. A keen walker, Mr Redshaw is known to be fond of the Grange-over-Sands area.

In a statement, Cumbria Police said: "Have you seen missing Nigel Redshaw? Nigel is 55 and from Cheshire.

"He was last seen in Lancaster by friends on 15 April. However, it is believed he has since travelled to the South Lakes area. He was last heard from via phone by friends on 18 April.

"He is described as white and around 6ft 1ins tall. He has a big beard and dreadlocks down to his waist. He was last seen wearing a blue waterproof coat and Manchester City hoodie.

"He is known to be fond of the Grange over Sands area and be a keen walker. Officers are concerned for Nigel’s welfare and are keen for anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts to get in touch.

"If you see Nigel please call 999. Any other information which may assist can be provided online via www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit or by phone on 101."

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