Pensioner seen heading towards Wigan found safe and well

Merseyside Police announced its search for 78-year-old Elfed Wynne Jones is over.

An appeal was put out on Friday night after the whereabouts of Mr Jones, from Newton-le-Willows, became uncertain.

He had been seen on Warrington Road that afternoon heading towards Ashton town centre.

On Saturday morning Merseyside Police said he had been found safe and well.

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Elfed Wynne Jones

The force thanked everyone who had shared the appeal.

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