AN "extremely vulnerable" man has been found after police made an appeal for information about his whereabouts.

Cleveland Police appealed for help in tracing 38-year-old Karl Pearson, who was last seen on Norton Avenue in Norton at around 12.30pm today.

Members of the public were advised not to approach Mr Pearson.

On Sunday night a force spokeswoman said: "Missing Karl Pearson, 38, has now been located safe and well. Thank you to everyone for the help with the appeal."