A 70-year-old reported missing by Metropolitan Police from the Acton area has been fond safe.

An appeal was released by the police on Tuesday August 15 in an attempt to locate Michael Proudfoot.

The Met confirmed on Wednesday morning (August 16) that he was found safe and well in the Maida Vale area and has been returned home.

The force thank the public via Twitter for retweeting their appeal.

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