POLICE searching for a missing man from the New Forest says he has been found.

Ryan Purdie, 33, went missing from Long Lane Close, Holbury, at 8.30am this morning (Sunday 13 January).

But officers say he has now been found and well.

A statement on Facebook by Hampshire Constabulary said: "Thank you for sharing our post to help find Ryan Purdie who was missing from Holbury - he's been found safe and well."