POLICE have found a missing Alcester man, who was last seen in the Bromsgrove area, following an appeal.

David Beech, 74, from Alcester, was reported missing at around 5.30am this morning (Monday, July 31).

Just before 4.30pm, police issued an update to inform residents the pensioner had been found.

A spokesman said: "Further to our missing person appeal issued this morning (Monday, 31 July), following an Alcester man last seen in the Bromsgrove area.

"Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal to find missing David Beech, we can confirm that he has been found."