The family of a man who went missing have spoke of their relief after he was found.

An appeal was launched to help find Folkestone man Darren Lacey, who was reported missing nearly a week ago.

But his family today said he had been found and thanked people for their help in locating him.

A statement posted to a Facebook appeal set up by his family said: "DARREN IS SAFE! Thank you all for your help and concern.

"Darren has been very unwell but will now get the help he needs.

"It has been a horrible stressful time for everyone especially his Mum, and we thank everyone sincerely.

"We all need a bit of time to recover from this now. Too many people to thank individually but you know who you are."

The 37-year-old was reportedly seen in Rendezvous Street in the town centre yesterday after disappearing last Sunday.