A man in his fifties reported missing from home in Thirsk has been found safe after a police appeal.

North Yorkshire Police said officers were very concerned for his welfare after he not been seen since October 31.

Today, the force confirmed the man had been found.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "We issued an appeal to find the man, in his 50s, over the weekend.

"He has now been found safe.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."