Update 10.20pm: John Bradley has been located safe and well this evening.

Gardaí have asked for the public's help in tracing missing man John 'Jack' Bradley.

The 87-year-old has been missing since yesterday.

He is described as being 5’1 in height, 10 stone approximately, grey hair and blue eyes.

He was last seen at Tallaght Hospital yesterday afternoon wearing a green coat, dark trousers, a black hat and black shoes.

He was due home to Baltinglass, Co Wicklow late yesterday afternoon by bus, but he failed to arrive.

Gardaí and John’s family are concerned for his welfare.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Gardaí at Tallaght Garda Station on 01-666 6000, The Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111 or any Garda Station.