A POLICE helicopter was sent to Kinver this morning following reports of a missing man in the village.

Staffordshire Police was called to the village responding to a report of a missing man in his 20s at around 6am this morning (July 8).

The National Police Air Service was also sent to the scene to find the man.

A heavy emergency services presence was reported in the village, with police vans and cars said to be parked along the high street.

The man was found at around 8.45am and was said to be 'safe and well' by police.