SEARCH teams have found a man that went missing safe and sound.

Patrick Graysmark, 68, was found between Goring and Ferring at around 10:30pm last night, July 3.

The man from Goring went missing at around 5pm earlier in the day. Police found his mobility scooter near a cafe on Goring seafront, although he was nowhere to be seen.

The police had released a photograph and description of Patrick, saying he is white of large build, with fluffy grey hair.

He was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt and shorts as well as possibly having a navy blue fleece jumper.

Search teams from HM Coastguard were deployed in order to find him. There were all types of equipment out looking for Patrick, including cars, boats and a helicopter.

There was a worry he may have been in the sea as a helicopter scanned the water with a searchlight.

Patrick was eventually found after five and a half hours of searching by teams.

Sussex Police wrote on Twitter: "Very pleased to advise that missing Patrick Graysmark, 68, from Goring-by-Sea has been found.

"He was located by search teams between Goring and Ferring around 10.30pm on Saturday evening. Thanks for the RTs."