Clarke Carlisle found in Liverpool as Preston police confirm that ‘missing’ former pro footballer is safe and well
The 37-year-old made more than 500 appearances for nine clubs during his career and is now expecting first child with current wife
CLARKE CARLISE has been found safe and sound in Liverpool, according to Preston Police.
The 37-year-old's family issued an appeal earlier today after he went missing in Manchester.
But Carlisle is thankfully OK and will now be reunited with his loved ones.
Preston Police tweeted: “Great news folks. Clarke Carlisle has been found safe in Liverpool.
“Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal. Have a good weekend.”
The former Premier League star made more than 500 appearances for nine different clubs.
But Carlisle has a history of mental illness after battling depression and alcoholism.
And fears were sparked when he went AWOL today following a failed suicide attempt in 2014.
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He said a year after the incident: “I had to die. This wasn’t escaping or running away. This was the perfect answer. It made everyone happy and it ticked every box.”
But pregnant wife Carrie’s SOS appeal on Twitter this morning seems to have worked, with the message being shared by numerous people concerned for her husband’s whereabouts.
It said: “#Missing Clarke’s last known whereabouts was Manchester City Centre at 6am. If you see him please get in touch.”