A man reported missing in York has been found safe and well, police said. 

North Yorkshire Police launched an urgent appeal to find the 39-year-old last seen at York railway station at 6pm on Tuesday (March 19).

But today (Wednesday, March 20) the force confirmed that he had been found. 

"The 39-year-old man who was reported missing in York has been found safe and well," a police spokesperson said. 

"Thank you for supporting the appeal which has been cancelled."