A 15-year-old boy who went missing in East Ayrshire has been found "safe and well".

The teenager, who recently moved to Kilmaurs from Merseyside, disappeared on Wednesday afternoon.

After a search was launched, police confirmed they eventually found the teen by Friday morning.

A force spokesperson said: "Please note that following our earlier appeal, the 15-year-old who had been reported missing from Kilmaurs in East Ayrshire has been traced safe and well.

"The media and public are thanked for their assistance."