Police have today confirmed the finding of a missing 44-year-old man.

Gavin Kennedy, who was last seen in the area of Fleswick Avenue, Whitehaven, at 6:40 pm yesterday (June 15), was confirmed to be discovered this morning (June 16) at 8:16 am by Cumbria police.

Concerned for his welfare, police asked anyone with information to contact police on 101, and the same for Gavin if he saw the appeal.

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