A MISSING Monmouth man has been found safe and well less than 24 hours after a police appeal for information.

Gwent Police confirmed they had made contact with 22-year-old Joshua McLeod today (Thursday, 31st August) after he was missing for two weeks.

Yesterday (Wednesday, 30th August), police released an appeal for information which was shared online by hundreds of people and seen by thousands more.

Joshua’s mother Sally McLeod-Harry expressed her gratitude to everyone who shared the information and gave support.

She said: “A big thank you for all the support, from all round the country, and the messages and the comments left.

“It's been a really emotional time but everyone's love and support has got me through it.”