A MISSING diabetic who went missing on New Year s Eve has been found safe and well.

10.1.08 - 12.15pm: A MISSING diabetic who went missing on New Year's Eve has been found safe and well.

Police were becoming increasingly worried about the welfare of Neal Cook, who was last seen leaving his home in Cleeve for an afternoon walk at 1.30pm on December 31.

Officers searched the area around his house and a force helicopter was also used to try to find the 43-year-old.

The police confirmed today (Thurs) that Mr Cook has been found.