A search continued today for a man with learning difficulties who went missing from his caravan home near Selby.

North Yorkshire Police officers have used search dogs and enlisted the help of the Humberside force's helicopter to scour a wide area around Burn airfield.

Paul Smith, 31, lived in a neighbouring caravan park but has not been seen since 7.30am on Wednesday.

Police fear he may have wandered off and become lost in the countryside around Burn.

They are particularly anxious as Mr Smith does not have his epilepsy medication with him.

He was described as 5ft 9ins tall and stocky with short curly hair.

Officers have carried out house-to-house inquiries in the Carlton and Burn areas.

Search teams met this morning to decide which areas to look at in today's search.

Anyone who has seen Mr Smith or who has any information should call police in Selby on 01757 702596.

Updated: 14:56 Friday, January 26, 2001