Police hope to find a “much loved” master of ceremonies who has been missing for over a week.

An appeal has been launched for David Redhead, 57, who was reported as missing since last week Friday (April 15) at 1.55am.

Essex Police says that he has links to Harlow and Basildon is Essex, but also in Dagenham.

Since he was reported missing, he was spotted in Beckton on Monday (April 17).

David was last seen wearing a black suit and a silver blue tie and black smart shoes.

However, police believe he is likely to have changed clothes since then.

David is about 6ft 4ins tall and has short, black hair. He normally wears a baseball cap and trainers.

Online, David’s profile says he is an “old skool MC” since 1989 and has been promoting dance events in east London.

One person said he is “much loved in the dance music scenes for years” and called him a “kind and warm man”.

Anyone who has seen David or knows anything about his whereabouts should call police on 101.