A family from Gisleham are appealing for help in finding their beloved pet cat.

Melanie Holford said: 'On Friday, my cat jumped into my neighbour's van without him knowing and then ran off in Hopton when he opened his van. We live in Gisleham in Lowestoft. I have been to where he ran off to look for him in the hope to find him.'

The family are desperately trying to find the cat.

Mrs Holford added: 'He is always cuddled up to my disabled son in his bed and we desperately want him back. Please help us find him.'

? Anyone who has spotted a tortoiseshell cat wandering around in or near Hopton, please call Melanie Holford on 07412 107227 or e-mail her at mjholford@tiscali.co.uk