An 82 year-old man from Sandwich who went missing on Sunday has been found today.

Raymond Baldock from Gore Lane was found walking his dog at Selson Farm in Eastry at midday today.

He had last been seen at home before 7pm on Sunday.

Police launched a search to find the man as concerns began to grow.

On Twitter, users posted that a police helicopter was flying over the area in Sandwich at around 10pm last night till 11.30pm.

A Kent Police spokesman said the pensioner has been taken to hospital where he is currently being checked over.

They also thanked the media and the public for their help.