A MISSING Bournemouth man has been found safe and well, police have said.

Miles Thomas Bedford had been reported missing at 4.27am on Wednesday, July 8, after having been in phone contact with his family a short time before and sounding very upset.

Police issued an appeal for information for his whereabouts.

In an update on Wednesday afternoon, Dorset Police said: “Following enquiries by officers he was located in the Bournemouth area.

“We would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal.”