Missing 21-year-old man found after going missing on walk near his home

There had been growing concern for a 21-year-old man who had failed to return from a walk near his home in Accrington.

Ben Barton had last been seen walking towards Haslingden yesterday afternoon (May 6), but did not return home that evening.

Ben Barton, 21, from Accrington, has been found safe after he failed to return from a walk near his home yesterday (May 6). Pic: Lancashire Policeplaceholder image
Ben Barton, 21, from Accrington, has been found safe after he failed to return from a walk near his home yesterday (May 6). Pic: Lancashire Police

Concerns were raised for his welfare and Lancashire Police issued a missing persons appeal to help find him.

But this morning, officers confirmed that they had found Ben safe and well in Accrington town centre.

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