A 16 year old boy who had been missing since Wednesday, September 19 has been found safe and well in the Grangemouth area, police have confirmed.

Police advised that 16 year old Brendan Lynch was known to frequent the Ayr, Troon, Prestwick and Girvan areas of Ayrshire, and were increasingly concerned of his whereabouts.

Brendan had been missing from his home address in Airdrie since 8.50pm on Wednesday.