A Newtown man who was missing for nearly a week has been found today.

Police had appealed for information regarding 25-year-old Karl Sale earlier this week, after he was last seen at about 11.20pm on Wednesday, January 24.

However a statement from Newtown Police confirmed he had been found safe and well earlier today.

"Karl Sale, from Newtown, has been #found safe and well. Thanks for the support with the appeal." they said, via twitter.