Missing diabetic David Disley has been found safe and well by a police patrol.

Mr Disley, 63, of Chesnut Way, Tiptree, had not been seen since Monday but was spotted by officers walking along a street in Tolleshunt D'Arcy, four miles from his home, shortly before 7am today.

An Essex Police spokesman said Mr Disley was apparently safe and well and has been reunited with his family.

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