A convicted paedophile, reported missing from a Taunton hospital yesterday morning, is thought to be in Weston.

Police say David Marker, aged 75, is considered a risk - he's been detained at the hospital since 1965 when he committed an offence against a seven year old girl.

He's stocky, about 5 foot 9 with glasses and was wearing a navy coat with yellow patches around the collar, and if you see him - the advice is now to call 999 immediately.