Officers appealing for help from the public in their search for a missing Bere Regis man have confirmed he has been found.

Dorset Police received a call at 3.56pm yesterday reporting concern for the welfare of Danny Green, aged 33, who was believed to have been in the Lulworth or Swanage areas of Purbeck.

Chief Inspector Steve Yeoman, of Dorset Police, said: “We understand Danny has been very upset recently and we are keen to locate him as soon as possible.

“We have carried out extensive searches in the Purbeck area, with support from DorSAR (Dorset Search and Rescue) and the NPAS helicopter. I am appealing for anyone with information as to his whereabouts, or who sees a man matching his description, to contact us.

He has now been located and we would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.