A PATIENT who went missing from Southampton General Hospital has been found.

Police had issued an appeal for help in trying to find Darren Warner.

The 47-year-old went missing from Southampton General Hospital last night (Monday 3 Dec).

He was last seen at 10pm but had not been deemed well-enough to be discharged.

Now police have announced he has been found safe and well.

A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: "Darren Warner, from Sholing, who was reported missing last night from Southampton General Hospital, has now been found.

"Our thanks to the media and public for sharing our appeal."