Missing Police Officer Is 'High Risk' Case

Constable Gordon Semple has not been seen since 1 April, and his colleagues are describing him as a "high risk missing person".

Gordon Semple is white, 5ft 10ins tall, and of a large build

The Metropolitan Police has said it is concerned for the welfare of one of its constables, who has been missing for six days.

Gordon Semple was last seen on Great Guildford Street in central London as he made his way to work in Westminster at 3pm on 1 April - and the force has released a CCTV image of that sighting.

The serving officer was reported missing by his partner after he failed to return home that evening, and Scotland Yard is now treating the investigation as a high-risk missing person's inquiry.

The Homicide and Major Crime Command is leading efforts to find Mr Semple.

This newly released image shows the last-known sighting of Mr Semple

Detective Chief Inspector Cliff Lyons, who is running the investigation, said: "We continue to retain an open mind concerning the circumstances of Gordon's disappearance, and consideration has been given to whether he may have become a victim of a crime.

"However, at this stage this is just one line of enquiry - it is still hoped he will return home safe and well."

Investigators have determined Mr Semple had left The Shard at lunchtime on the day of his disappearance - but they do not know where he was between 12.30pm and 3pm, the time of his last sighting.

Mr Semple, who was last seen wearing brown shoes, dark trousers and a lilac shirt, is 5ft 10ins tall, white, of a large build and has a shaved head.

DCI Lyons has said he is keen to hear from anyone who has spoken with Mr Semple since Friday, adding: "I would like to reassure anyone concerned about calling the police, that they will be treated with the utmost sensitivity and strictest confidence."

:: Police are asking anyone with information to call the incident room on 020 8721 4961, or to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.