A nine-year-old boy who went missing in Aberdeen has been found safe and well.

Police appealed to the public for help after Donald Eak vanished from Aberdeen Market on Wednesday.

He was seen on CCTV walking down Market Street towards Torry shortly afterwards.

Officers confirmed that he had been traced shortly before 3pm on Wednesday.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Donald Eak has been found safe and well.

"Officers would like to thank all those who shared our appeal and provided information."