EMERGENCY services found a man safe and well in Newquay following a search after concerns were raised for his welfare.

The vulnerable local man was discovered at Fistral Beach on Friday, October 16 at 12.10am after the police and Newquay Coastguard Search and Rescue Team carried out a search

A police spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to Fistral Beach, Newquay following a report of a concern for welfare.

“A local man was found safe and well following a search which included police, HMS Coastguard and the ambulance service.”

A spokesperson for Newquay Coastguard Rescue Team added: “We were were tasked to assist Devon & Cornwall Police with an incident at Fistral Beach. The team were stood down once the incident had been resolved.”