Police confirmed that Mr Jones was found safe and well last night.

Police began their search after Mr Jones went missing from his home address, Blyford Retirement Home, in Blyford Road, at around 9pm on Monday evening.

A spokesperson for Suffolk police said: “84-year-old Walter Jones who was reported missing from Lowestoft has been found safe and well.

“Officers would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance with this appeal.”