Police have stopped searching for missing elderly Epsom man James Middleton, who was last seen more than 10 weeks ago.

Mr Middleton, 70, went out at noon on July 2 on his mobility scooter, but despite extensive search efforts by police and the public has not been found.

Surrey Police has reviewed hours of CCTV footage from the area and looked for him in local commons and areas he was known to frequent.

The operation involved helicopters, drones, trail bikes, boats and search dogs, as well as hundreds of volunteers, but it has now been scaled back, despite remaining open.

Police confirmed any new lines of enquiry, should they arise, would be followed up.

Mr Middleton’s family has been informed, and investigating officers have thanked the public and media for their support and effort.

Mr Middleton is described as white, 5ft 6 inches tall, of large build, with brown greying hair. He was wearing a blue body warmer, dark grey shorts, blue trainers, white ankle socks and was riding his 4-wheeled light blue mobility scooter.

Anyone with any further information is asked to contact Surrey Police at report.police.uk or call 101, quoting reference P17165048.