A man who was missing for more than two weeks has been found safe and well, police have confirmed.

David Butterworth, 60, had last been seen on December 20 in his hometown of Blackpool, in the Preston New Road area.

A police spokesperson said: "Over the last few days we've been asking for your help to find David, 60, who was missing from Blackpool.

"To update you, David has been found safe and well today.

"Thanks ever so much to everyone who shared and helped with the appeal, it is much appreciated."