UPDATED: Warren has now been found and police have thanked everybody who shared the appeal. 

THE family of a missing man are worried about his welfare, police said as a public appeal for information was launched.

Officers said 49-year-old Warren Simpson from Hedge End was last seen at 2.40pm leaving an address in Foord Road.

A spokesperson said: "Since being reported missing, officers have been carrying out extensive enquires to locate Warren and we, along with his family, are concerned for his welfare.

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"As such, we are appealing to the public for assistance in finding him. 

"Warren is described as being white, approximately 5ft 8ins tall, of large build with shaved dark-coloured hair.

"He was last seen wearing a dark t-shirt, blue jeans and steel-toe cap black boots.

"If you have seen Warren or have any information about his whereabouts, then please call 101, quoting incident number 1244 of today’s date."

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