A retired guide dog, who sparked fears after going missing, has been found safe and well.

Pale yellow Labrador Aden, who is 12, failed to return after a brief spell off the lead in Kenilworth Avenue at about 10pm on Monday.

However, he was found in nearby Florence Park yesterday.

Relieved owner Tim Gebbels said: "He had been out in the sun so was a bit burned, but apart from that he appears to be well."

Mr Gebbels has been totally blind since he was five and has had Aden since he completed his guide dog training as a guide dog in 1997. He retired in 2006.