Police confirm missing 91-year-old man from Padstow has been found
Edward Harrington was discovered by a member of the public first thing on Monday morning (2nd August)
Last updated 2nd Aug 2021
Police have confirmed that a 91-year-old man, missing in north Cornwall, has been found.
Edward Harrington disappeared from his home in Padstow on Sunday evening (1st August).
Searches were carried out through the night, amid concerns for the pensioner's welfare.
Devon & Cornwall Police have since confirmed he was discovered by a member of the public on Monday morning, after multiple appeals on social media: Read more.
"A 91-year-old man reported missing from his Padstow home has been located safe and well.
"Police have been carrying out searches for Edward Harrington who went missing last night 1st August.
"He was found in Padstow by a member of the public at around 6.30am today 2nd August and has been taken home by officers".
Devon & Cornwall Police