A MAN who went missing from the New Milton area last month has been found safe and well.

Police raised the alarm after Edward Jelks, 56, failed to return to his Barton-on-Sea home on September 17 after a trip to Bournemouth. However, Mr Jelks has now been located unharmed and in good health.

New Milton Police confirmed he had returned home, but declined to give any details about the reasons behind his disappearance.