The search is on for the mystery winner of an unclaimed £1 million jackpot thought to be in Kent.

National lottery players are being urged to triple-check their tickets in case they are entitled to the life-changing sum of money.

Bought in the Canterbury district, the winning ticket matches five main numbers and the bonus ball from the Lotto draw on Wednesday, December 4.

The numbers on that date were 9, 13, 21, 25, 28, 31 and the bonus ball was 1.

One lucky resident should be rubbing their hands in glee, but the prize pot has remained unclaimed for more than two weeks.

The lucky holder of the sought-after winning ticket has until Monday, June 1 to claim their seven-figure prize.

Andy Carter, senior winners’ advisor at the National Lottery said: “We’re desperate to find this mystery ticket-holder and unite them with their winnings, this amazing prize could really make a huge difference to somebody’s life.

“We’re urging everyone who bought a ticket in this area to check their old Lotto tickets again or look anywhere a missing ticket could be hiding, so that this prize can turn someone into the newest member of the lottery millionaire club.

“Try checking in the pockets of clothing, in wallets, bags, and down the back of the sofa.

"We have the champagne on ice and our fingers crossed that the lucky winner comes forward to claim their win.

"Wouldn’t it be fantastic if the missing ticket-holder came forward in time for Christmas."

If the winner has lost or damaged their ticket, they can still come forward by writing to Camelot within 30 days of the draw.

They have another sixteen days to submit a written claim to Camelot.

If no one comes forward, the prize and any interest generated, will be donated to National Lottery projects across the UK.

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