North Yorkshire Police has confirmed that Stephen Johnson has been found safe and well.

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POLICE are becoming "increasingly concerned" for the welfare of a man who was reported missing from the York area yesterday evening.

Stephen Johnson, 51, has not been seen or heard from since, North Yorkshire Police said.

He has connections to York and Scarborough, the force added.

Mr Johnson is believed to be wearing blue jeans and a black jacket.

Anyone who has seen or heard from Stephen is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police as a matter of urgency quoting reference NYP-06092018-0371. North Yorkshire Police can be contacted on 101 (non-emergency) or 999 in an emergency.