POLICE have thanked the public for sharing an appeal for a man who has gone missing from Colchester.

Gavin Bradford, 43, had not been seen for some time and Essex Police have now asked the public to help find him.

Police have now confirmed that Gavin has been found safely.

He is white, of slim build and around 5ft 8ins tall.

When Mr Bradford was last seen he was wearing blue jeans, a black jacket, a green hat and white trainers.

Police say he also has links to Chelmsford and Southend.

Anyone who has seen Mr Bradford or knows where he is should dial 101 and quote incident number 168 of 9 November.