Clarke Carlisle has been pictured smiling with his new baby daughter only months after suffering a setback in his battle with depression.

"I didn't want his help, but this guy came and sat next to me and he hugged me and he cried on my shoulder, just urging me to get in touch with my family."

Reports of Carlisle's disappearance first emerged on social media on Friday morning.

The lorry driver who hit Clarke Carlisle during his failed suicide attempt has refused to speak with the former Burnley defender.