Police searching for missing racehorse trainer Owen Brennan

Police are searching for missing racehorse trainer Owen Brennan.

The 77-year-old trainer went missing on Monday (17 December) and police are urging people to look out for him.

He was last seen at 4.45pm leaving his house in Wheeldon Avenue, Derby by his wife Pat.

Police are concerned about his safety. Mr Brennan was on medication after suffering a stroke in September.

Mr Brennan is 5ft 7in, of slim build, with brown short hair that is going grey. He was was wearing brown denim trousers with a red cross on the back pocket, a brown cotton jacket with a wool lining and a fur collar. He may be wearing a cap.

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