Christopher Green has been found in London

A man who sparked a major search after he was seen with his face covered in blood on a Lake District fell has been found safe more than 300 miles away.

Members of the public contacted police after they witnessed Cleator Moor man Christopher Green harming himself near Sty Head.

Keswick Mountain Rescue Team mounted a three-hour search for the 21-year-old on the area above Seathwaite in Borrowdale on Tuesday.

Police subsequently appealed for walkers to report sightings of or information on the whereabouts of Mr Green. They also asked the man to contact them to let them know if he was safe, adding they were concerned for his welfare.

Cumbria Constabulary today said Christopher Green had been found safe in London.