Police confirm missing Gateshead man found safe and well

-Credit:Northumbria Police
-Credit:Northumbria Police


Police have ended their search for a missing man after he was found safe and well.

Earlier this month, Northumbria Police said 59-year-old Ayub Khan had been last seen in the Ridley Gardens area of Swalwell, Gateshead, prompting concerns for his welfare.

Launching a public appeal for help, police said Mr Khan was known to frequent the Newcastle area. They also given a description of Mr Khan and explained what he was last seen wearing.

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Anyone with information about his whereabouts was asked to contact officers as soon as possible.