This is why the police helicopter has been flying over Sompting and Lancing today

The police helicopter has been flying over Sompting and Lancing this afternoon (April 18) searching for a man reported missing from the area.
Craig Payne is missing from Sompting. Picture: Sussex PoliceCraig Payne is missing from Sompting. Picture: Sussex Police
Craig Payne is missing from Sompting. Picture: Sussex Police

A spokesman for Sussex Police said 45-year-old Craig Payne was last seen leaving his home at around 3.30am this morning and was not believed to be in possession of a mobile phone.

The police helicopter was deployed over Sompting and Lancing to search for Mr Payne, the spokesman confirmed.

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He was described by police as white, about 5ft 8ins tall, of medium build and with short blonde hair and blue eyes.

He is believed to be wearing a black Parka jacket, grey tracksuit bottoms and blue trainers, said police.

The spokesman said: “If you’ve seen Craig or know where he could be, please report it online or call 101 – or 999 in an emergency – quoting serial 142 of 18/04.”