Riddle of diplomat not seen for weeks

POLICE have issued new photos of a senior diplomat who has been missing for three weeks.

Richard Morris left his home in the Hampshire village of Bentley, near Farnham, at 10.30am on Wednesday, May 6, to go jogging.

He was spotted by a member of the public at around 10.50am but has not been seen since.

The 52-year-old was the ambassador to Nepal between 2015 and November 2019 and accompanied the Duke of Sussex during his 2016 tour of the country.

Before that, he was head of the Pacific department in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and has held senior

Missing... Richard Morris

diplomatic posts in countries including Australia and Mexico.

Chief Inspector Alex Reading, of Hampshire Police, said: “We are again appealing for any new information that may help us locate Richard Morris.

“We are asking the public, particularly those who frequent Alice Holt Forest or the areas surrounding Isington Road, to remain vigilant.

“Richard is described as being white, around 6ft-tall, with greying hair and a beard. He also has a distinctive birthmark on his face.

“He was last seen wearing a blue longsleeved top with a half zip, black shorts, and blue trainers.

“We are beyond grateful for the support and information we have already received from the public in this investigation so far; please get in touch if you have anything that could assist us further.

“We are continuing to keep Richard’s family updated and are supporting them at this difficult time.”