Police in Ayrshire have confirmed that a 43-year-old man previously missing from Ayr has been found safe. 

Gareth Hiddleston was last seen on Sunday, January 7 at 11.30am in Wilson Street in Ayr, but has now been traced. 

A police spokesperson said: "We can confirm that Gareth Hiddleston, who was reported missing from Ayr, has been traced safe and well.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our earlier appeal."