A missing Exmouth man has been found safe and well in Scotland, the police have revealed.

A police appeal for help to trace Michael Middleton, 64, was launched on Friday after it was reported he had not been seen in Exmouth since July 23.

Officers launched a search for Mr Middleton, fearing he did not have his medication with him.

It was thought he could have headed to Inverness or Scotland.

A Devon and Cornwall police spokesperson said: “The missing man has been located safe in Scotland.”