PONTYPOOL man Richard Phillips, 33, from Garndiffaith has been found safe and well.

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POLICE have appealed for help in finding a Pontypool man who has gone missing.

Richard Phillips, 33, from Garndiffaith, was last seen today, August 5, in the Newport area.

Richard is around five feet nine inches tall and of regular build. He was last seen wearing a blue Bench t-shirt, navy blue jogging trousers, black trainers and was carrying a Tesco carrier bag.

He has brown hair, with a balding crown and brown eyes.

If anyone sees Richard or has information about his whereabouts please contact Gwent Police on 101 quoting log number 49 05/08/2016.