A missing Blackburn DJ has been found safe and well after a police appeal.

Officers has grown increasingly concerned for the welfare of Rob Doherty, 43, after he left  'The Moorings' venue in Garstang at about 6.30pm yesterday.

Rob, a DJ and entertainer from Blackburn who goes by the name Rob Falcon, attended the venue to set up his equipment but left and did not return.

But he was found safe and well in Lancaster this afternoon.

A police spokesman said at 5.30pm: "He has been found safe and well in the Lancaster area.

"Many thanks to everyone who shared our appeal."