POLICE searching for missing Newcastle man Jim Kennerley say he has now been found safe and well.

Officers issued an appeal earlier this evening as they searched for the 84-year-old who went missing in the Station Road area of Kenton Bank Foot at 3.15pm today.

A Northumbria Police spokesman has now confirmed that he has been found safely.

He said: "We're delighted to be able to update you that missing Newcastle man Jim has been found safe and well. 

"A huge thanks to all of you who shared the appeal, along with everyone who played their part in the search for him.

"We really appreciate it."

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