GLOUCESTERSHIRE police has revealed that a man missing from the county has been found safe and well.

Officers were concerned for the welfare of 61-year-old Gerard, who had last been seen in Amberley on Saturday, October 5 and had not returned.

"Officers would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal or submitted information on Gerard’s whereabouts," a spokesperson for Gloucestershire Constabulary said.

Gerard's disappearance was out of character, and officers were asking for information from the public to help locate him.

Gerard, also known as Gerry, was described as being 5ft 10ins tall and of a medium build with a bald head, as well as speaking with a Southern Irish accent.

It was not known what he was wearing when he was last seen.

He was known to travel on foot or by bus and had links to the Isle of Man and Leeds.