A man who went missing in the north east of Scotland has been found safe and well.

Police issued an appeal to find 25-year-old Liam Philpott, who was last seen in the Mastrick area of Aberdeen at about 4.30pm on Friday.

On Saturday, officers confirmed that Mr Philpott has been traced.

In a statement, the force said: “Police Scotland would like to thank the public for their assistance and to advise that he has been traced safe and well.”