POLICE have thanked the public for its help in tracking down a missing elderly man.

Pensioner John Fell, 71, from Horsforth, was reported missing after last being seen at Shipley railway station at around 10.30am on Monday.

The police and his family had been concerned for his welfare and appealed for help to locate him.

A tweet from West Yorkshire Police on Tuesday morning said: "John Fell, who was the subject of a missing persons appeal yesterday, has been #found safe and well.

"Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal or called in with information."