POLICE have reported that a man about whose welfare they were concerned after he went missing from an address in Laindon has been found safe.

The 50-year-old man was reported missing from the Home Mead area shortly after 1am today (Saturday, 3 April).

A police statement had said: "We don't believe he's got a mobile phone or money with him or access to a vehicle. We're worried about him so need to find him to make sure he's ok.

"If you've seen him or have any information about where he is please call us on 101 or call 999 if you're with him."