Missing pensioner with dementia has been found 'safe and well'

An elderly man with dementia who had been reported missing has been found, according to police.

By Gaynor Clarke

Published 21st May 2021, 14:28 GMT

Updated 21st May 2021, 20:02 GMT

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An appeal was launched on Friday afternoon for help to find Colin Walmsley 87, from Leigh, who had last been seen on Thursday evening by care staff.

Police said Mr Walmsley has dementia and they were "extremely keen to locate him safe".

They confirmed on Friday evening that he had been found "safe and well".

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