POLICE say that a missing 80-year-old man has been found safe and well.

Harold Briggs, from Sutton Leach, went missing after having last been seen at about 1pm yesterday on Sunday, June 4 and police launched extensive inquiries to find him.

In a statement, police said Harold is described as 5ft tall and has a slim build and grey hair.

When last seen he was wearing a red burgundy jacket, grey trousers and brown shoes. He could also be wearing a bowler hat and uses a crutch.

Harold is known to walk around the Sutton and St Helens area.

Merseyside Police has since confirmed that Harold has been "found safe and well".