Missing 74-year-old Warton man found after public appeal launched by police

A missing man who was last seen in Warton was found by police following a public appeal.

Joseph Knott was reported missing after he was last seen in the village at approximately 5.15pm on Friday (May 12).

Police said they were “really concerned” for the 74-year-old's welfare and urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward.

Following the public appeal, officers at 8.13pm confirmed Joseph had been found.

“Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.

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