A MISSING man from Fair Oak has been found.

Last night, police put out an appeal for help to find Nicholas Patterson, who was last seen at around 1pm on Tuesday near Chilworth House in Templars Way, Chandlers Ford.

Police said he may have left in his vehicle which is described as a white Transit van.

But he has since been found, say police.

A post on Facebook said: "We're pleased to say 38-year-old Nicholas Patterson has been located.

"He went missing this afternoon, Tuesday, December 18, from Chandlers Ford.

"Thank you to all of you who kept an eye out for him and/or shared our appeal."