Essex Police have found a missing man from Canvey Island after making an appeal.

Lee Martin Dean had not been heard from since the afternoon of May 21.

Essex Police made an appeal yesterday to try and find Lee.

They have since issued an update to say that Lee, who has connections across Canvey, has been found.

A spokesperson said: "We are pleased to confirm that Lee Martin Dean, 48 who went missing from Canvey has now been found. 

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."