THE mum of a missing man has issued a heartfelt thank you after her son returned home this afternoon.

Lesley Tyrer had called on the public to help find her 28-year-old son Jon Gillingham, who was last seen at Reef Bar on Bridge Street in Warrington town centre at 5am on Sunday.

But she has since confirmed that he is back at home after the battery on his mobile phone had died.

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The mum-of-four said: "I am breathing the biggest sigh of relief.

"Thank you to everyone who help and shared the appeal."