An eight-year-old boy reported missing after failing to arrive at school has been found safe.

Connor Beck was reported missing on Wednesday after he left his home in Dumfries and Galloway to go to school but did not turn up.

He left his home in Glebe Crescent, Lochmaben, at around 9.20am on Wednesday and failed to arrive at Lochmaben Primary School, prompting a public appeal by police.

Connor was reported missing and family and friends, who launched a search for him as police appealed to the public for help.

Officers confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that Connor had been found safe and well.