A MAN who went missing from Dorset County Hospital has been found.

Nigel Walker, aged 54, was reported missing at 9.30pm last night. He was "receiving vital treatment" at the hospital, in Dorchester, when he went missing.

Officers reported early this morning that they had located Mr Walker.

A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: "Officers searching for a man who went missing from Dorchester are pleased to say he has been located.

"Nigel Walker, aged 54, was reported missing at 9.30pm on Saturday 18 June 2022 from Dorset County Hospital in Williams Avenue in the town.

"Following searches, he was subsequently located safe and well."