A dementia patient who was reported missing from his home in North Lanarkshire has been found safe.

John Love from Airdrie was last seen in the Victoria Gardens area at around 9.30am on Monday.

The 69-year-old was traced after police launched a missing person appeal on Monday night urging locals to check garden sheds and outbuildings.

Officers leading the search have thanked the public for their assistance in helping to find Mr Love.