Missing veteran who vanished from Emsworth has been found

AN URGENT appeal has gone out to help find a veteran soldier who has been missing for more than a week.
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The former soldier was last seen in Emsworth on Saturday, July 11.

It’s believed he had served with the Royal Artillery and had previously been based at the army base on Thorney Island.

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However, he failed to turn up, sparking fears for his safety.

Stephen Bratton, 43, was last seen in Emsworth on Saturday, July 11. Photo: All Call Signs/FacebookStephen Bratton, 43, was last seen in Emsworth on Saturday, July 11. Photo: All Call Signs/Facebook
Stephen Bratton, 43, was last seen in Emsworth on Saturday, July 11. Photo: All Call Signs/Facebook

Southsea-based military group All Call Signs raised the alarm of the veteran’s plight.

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The group, staffed by retired soldiers Dan Arnold and Stephen James, specialise in hunting for missing veterans and supporting those who need help.

A police appeal was also launched by Sussex Police

All Call Signs’ Facebook page confirmed on Monday morning that he had been found.

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