It has now been a week since John Taylor was first reported missing from his Kenilworth home, and Warwickshire Police has released an updated statement.

Police began searching around Kenilworth Castle - where Mr Taylor had previously worked - and Abbey Fields.

"We do not believe John has travelled beyond this area," the force said.

The search has included search specialists, door-to-door enquiries, financial checks, mobile phone enquiries, police dogs, drones, dash cam footage and the police helicopter.

Warwickshire Police has searched further afield around the town and has been conducting water searches over the weekend.

"This week we continue to search using experts who can search in areas that have been unsafe to search so far without specialist kit and equipment," the update said.

"As we continue to support John's family, and to work with partner agencies in the search for John, we just wanted to say a thank you to all for your support.

"We will provide further updates when there's factual information we can share with the support of John's family."

Mr Taylor was last seen at Abbey Fields next to Finham Brook at around 9.20am on Tuesday 3 December, where officers believe he entered the water before carrying on walking.

A local Facebook group has also been set up to help the search.

The latest image was taken on Tuesday morning and shows what John was wearing when he went missing (image via Warwickshire Police)