Edinburgh missing person: Police appeal for information in search for William Abernethy

Police have confirmed that William Abernethy, a pensioner who had been reported missing in Edinburgh, has now been traced.

Mr Abernethy, 67, was reported missing on Saturday, after he was seen boarding a number 21 bus near the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at 11.29am.

However, the pensioner was found on Sunday evening. Police said he was “safe and well”.

In a Facebook post, Police Scotland officers thanked all the members of the public who assisted them in tracing Mr Abernethy.