A MAN who went missing has been found safe and well.

Police called off searches for 23-year-old Sam Daniel Devine when he returned home last night.

Officers were growing concerned for his welfare and they deployed the force helicopter and dog support unit to carry out searches.

On Thursday morning he left a note with his grandparents in Ventnor saying he was going to Newport and later that morning he sent a text to his granddad saying he would be back later but he did not return.

He was last seen Thursday lunch time.