A MISSING Otley man who was the subject of a police appeal has been found 'safe and well'.

Thirty nine year old Neil Hume Charlton had been reported missing after last being seen at 9pm on Sunday, May 22, on Milner Bank, Otley.

Police issued an appeal on Tuesday to try and find him but then announced, on the morning of Wednesday, May 25, that Mr Charlton had been located and was safe.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Neil Hume Charlton, from Otley, who was the subject of a missing persons appeal, has been found safe and well.

"We are grateful to everyone who assisted in sharing the appeal for information."