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A man who had been missing from his home in Hartlepool has been found safe.

Cleveland Police launched an appeal on Thursday, June 10, after 21-year-old Michael Keenan disappeared.

Officers leading the search for Mr Keenan had said they were “concerned” for his welfare as they released a picture of the man and appealed to the public to help trace him.

But a statement from Cleveland Police later on Thursday confirmed he had been located safely.

Michael Keenan, 21, is missing from home in Hartlepool./ Photo: Cleveland Police

Officers thanked members of the public for sharing the appeal and said: “Missing 21-year-old Michael Keenan from Hartlepool has been located safely.

“Thanks to everyone who shared the appeal.”

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Missing Hartlepool man Michael Keenan found safe

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