A 52-YEAR-old who went missing from Wantage yesterday has been 'located safely', according to police. 

Thames Valley Police had appealed for help to trace Philip Tomlinson who was last seen on Friday in Newbury Street.

In an update sent out at 9pm last night, the force said it was calling off the search after Mr Tomlinson was found. 

Officers thanked those who had shared the appeal and helped to locate him.