A 54-YEAR-old farmer who had gone missing while he was on his way to see his brother has been found.

David Gott, 54, set off from Higher Edge Farm in Slaidburn before 11.30pm last night (Friday) to visit his brother at nearby Harrop Lodge Farm, but had not been seen since.

Police said he had been found safe and well this afternoon.

A search using the police helicopter, mountain rescue team and local police patrols had been undertaken.