A 68-YEAR-OLD missing man who police said they were concerned about has now been found safe and well.

In the early hours of Monday morning police put out an appeal to find missing Julian Hicks was last seen on Sunday, July 24 in the Ringland area of Newport.

In a statement, Gwent Police said they were concerned for his well-being. He was described as being approximately 6ft tall and of slim build.  He is believed to be wearing a brown dressing gown

This morning Rod Grindlay, Gwent Police chief inspector, said: "I can confirm that we have now found Mr Hicks safe and well."