A pensioner missing from home in Edinburgh has been found.

Thomas Lister, 71, had last been seen around 8am on Monday at an address in Moredun Park.

A search was launched for Mr Lister and on Tuesday evening police confirmed he had been traced.

A spokeswoman said: "Police in Edinburgh can confirm that 71-year-old Thomas Lister, who was last seen within an address in Moredun Park on Monday, January 22, has now been traced safe and well.

"He was traced around 7.35pm on Tuesday, January 23,‎ in the Drum Street area of Gilmerton."

Officers thanked members of the public for their assistance during the search.