Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Missing radio host Peter Rowell found safe

Emily Gosden,Pa
Thursday 31 March 2011 07:01 BST
Comments
(PA)

Your support helps us to tell the story

This election is still a dead heat, according to most polls. In a fight with such wafer-thin margins, we need reporters on the ground talking to the people Trump and Harris are courting. Your support allows us to keep sending journalists to the story.

The Independent is trusted by 27 million Americans from across the entire political spectrum every month. Unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock you out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. But quality journalism must still be paid for.

Help us keep bring these critical stories to light. Your support makes all the difference.

A popular radio host who disappeared after the death of a close relative has been found safe and well, police said.

Police mounted a search after Peter Rowell, 52, failed to turn up to host his BBC Radio Bristol show.

He was said to be in a "depressed" and "vulnerable" state.

Avon and Somerset Police said Mr Rowell was found in the Cumbria area yesterday and was receiving medical treatment.

Mr Rowell was thought to have been depressed following the recent death of his father.

He had left his home in Wickwar, South Gloucestershire at around 8.30am on Tuesday and then parked his car at Morrisons supermarket in Yate.

He was believed to have left the car park on foot at around 9.45am and police thought he might have been heading towards Yate station.

Police had received reports that Mr Rowell might have travelled to the Lake District and liaised with Cumbria Police in the search.

The BBC presenter originally became well-known in the West Country for fronting shows and news items for ITV West.

Tim Pemberton, managing editor of BBC Radio Bristol, had said staff were "extremely concerned" by his disappearance.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in