POLICE have confirmed a missing man from Verwood has returned home safely.
Ian Church, aged 45, was last seen at 6.45pm on Tuesday, September 17.
Searches were carried out by officers, with assistance from the NPAS helicopter and Dorset Search and Rescue (DorSAR).
A Dorset Police spokesman said: "Ian returned home this morning, Thursday 19 September 2019.
"We would like to thank all those who shared our appeal."
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article