Search teams scoured the River Thames in Bourne End this afternoon as police renewed their appeal for information about the whereabouts of a missing man. 

Joseph Arthur, 81, was last seen at the Spade Oak pub in Coldmoorholme Lane between 4pm and 5pm on Monday afternoon. 

Police have confirmed that Mr Arthur - who is from High Wycombe and is a regular visitor to The Rye and Downley Common - has still not been found and are urging anyone with information to come forward quoting reference 1192 16/4. 

New pictures from the scene show police and Bucks Search and Rescue teams returning to the river this afternoon to continue their hunt.