POLICE have found a Cross Hills man who went missing near Skipton yesterday.

North Yorkshire Police issued an appeal on Thursday after David Goddard, 73, of Cross Hills, went missing near Skipton. He has now been found.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "David Goddard, 73, from Cross Hills, was last seen at around 12.40pm on Thursday, October 10, near Bolton Bridge between Skipton and Blubberhouses.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "Earlier on Thursday (October 10) we issued an appeal to help find a missing 73-year-old man from Cross Hills near Skipton. 

"We are very pleased to report that he has been found safe and well. 

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."