CUMBRIA Police have confirmed that they have found a missing paraglider following an appeal for information.

The 34-year-old who was paragliding in the Grasmere Heron Pike, Great Rigg, and Fairfield area has been found by Cumbria Police and taken to hospitals with 'injuries'.

A Cumbria Police spokesperson said: "Police can confirm Matthew has been found.

"He has been taken to hospital with injuries.

"Police would like to thank the public for their assistance."