A VULNERABLE man missing from his Sheffield home could be in York, police said today.

Jason Hughes could have connections with the city, the South Yorkshire force has revealed.

Mr Hughes suffers from brain damage and epilepsy, for which he needs medication.

He also has a slight physical disability and walks with a limp. He has been missing from his home, in the Shiregreen area of Sheffield, since Saturday. Mr Hughes is described as 5ft 9ins and slim with short dark hair. He is clean shaven and was last seen wearing a blue waterproof jacket, green combat style trousers and brown boots. He was carrying a red silver-framed rucksack.

Anybody who may have seen him is asked to telephone South Yorkshire Police on 0114 2202020.

Updated: 11:53 Wednesday, August 08, 2001