A man who went missing from his home in Dorchester and is thought to have driven to Devon has been found safe, police said.

Police were searching for Gary Cooper, 38, from Dorchester, about whom they received a concern for welfare report on Saturday morning. He had told his family that he was very upset.

Dorset Police said today: "On Saturday 16 November 2019 a concern for the welfare of Gary Cooper had been received when he indicated to his family that he was very upset. Following searches, he has been found.

"We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal."