A MISSING 30-year-old last seen in a village near Taunton has been “found safe and well”.

Police said that missing Matthew, 30, has now been found thanks to all the members of the public who shared their appeal.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “Thank you to all who shared our appeal and called us with possible sightings after Matthew, 30, went missing in Bishops Lydeard on Wednesday afternoon.

“We are pleased to say he was found safe and well by officers earlier this morning (July 19).”