A man who went missing in Bury has been found "safe and well", police have said. 

Mark, whose surname has not been published by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was last seen yesterday, Monday, at 6.30pm.

Officers were concerned for the 70-year-old's welfare and launched an appeal to find him.

A GMP spokesperson said that Mark was found "safe and well" shortly after the appeal was launched.

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