Police are using drones to search Thetford Forest for a missing 60-year-old man who was last seen on Saturday.

UPDATE: A body has been found in Santon Downham - the family of John Crook has been informed

John Crook left his Santon Downham home on Saturday morning and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

A new photo of Mr Crook has been released after searches were carried out using drones in the forest surrounding the village.

Mr Crook is described as white, 6ft tall, of athletic build and with tanned skin.

He is bald and has a trimmed beard.

When last seen, he was wearing navy tracksuit bottoms, walking boots and a grey fleece jacket.

He might also be wearing a hat.

60-year-old John Crook was reported missing on Saturday, June 15 60-year-old John Crook was reported missing on Saturday, June 15 (Image: Norfolk Constabulary)

Superintendent Sonia Humphreys said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for John’s welfare.

"Searches are being carried out in the forest surrounding Santon Downham, with the support of drones, POLSA, and Norfolk Lowland Search and Rescue.

“We would like to hear from anyone who has been walking in the area since Saturday morning and may have seen someone matching John’s description."

Anyone with information should contact Norfolk Constabulary on 101 quoting CAD 284 of June 15.