THE family of a missing man have issued a heartfelt thank you after the 36-year-old returned home.

A search was launched to find Lee Unsworth who was last seen at 8am in Burnage Avenue, Clock Face, on June 14.

But his family have since confirmed that he is back at home.

Lee's mum Pat Unsworth said: "Thankfully he's just arrived home.

"We would just like to take the time to thank the St Helens Star, the police whom have been amazing, the power of Facebook and everyone and anyone who sent messages of concern or shared our posts and offered information.

"We can't thank you all enough. It really was appreciated."