POLICE  searching for a missing Blandford man say he has been found safe and well.

The 28-year-old and from Stourpaine, had last been in contact with family just after 6.30pm on Monday February 24 to say that he was being delayed with work in Bournemouth.

He was reported missing at 11.44pm as he failed to return home.

Police said he has later been found safe and well.