A MISSING man from North Yorkshire has been found safe and well.

Yesterday North Yorkshire Police issued an urgent appeal with support from Police Scotland to help find a missing man from Topcliffe near Thirsk.

Will Stevenson, 44, was reported missing by his family at 11.26pm on Monday night (December 12).

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But this morning North Yorkshire Police said he has now been found in Galloway.

He said: "We're pleased to report that the 44-year-old man missing from Topcliffe has been found safe.

"Thank you to everyone who supported the appeal yesterday."