POLICE have confirmed that a missing man from North Yorkshire has been found.

As reported by the Gazette and Herald, 85-year-old Gino Francioli, was reported missing from Ripon on Sunday, August 7, and North Yorkshire Police confirmed yesterday (August 8) that he had been found.

On Twitter the force said: "We're really pleased to report that the 85-year-old man from Ripon who went missing from home on Sunday 7 August, has been found safe.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal to help find him."