A VULNERABLE pensioner who went missing from his home was found after a police search

Officers were called to Tisbury Road, Hove over fears for Samir Hirani, 68.

Samir told others he was going out shopping this morning, but had not returned.

He is vulnerable and police fear feared his welfare.

The police say he left between 8.45am and 10am this morning (Saturday) and residents saw police searching the area.

It sparked an urgent search, with the public being advised to dial 999.

Luckily Sussex Police has now confirmed that Samir has been found safe and well.