Missing Edinburgh man found

A man reported missing in Edinburgh has been found safe and well.

Police have confirmed that Eoin O’Sullivan, who had not been seen since leaving his Wester Hailes home a week ago, has been traced.

The news comes after a public appeal was launched to help track down the 48-year-old amid mounting concerns for his welfare.

Police in the capital had released CCTV footage showing the last confirmed sighting of Mr O'Sullivan.

Police in Edinburgh have confirmed that Eoin O'Sullivan, a 48-year old missing from Wester Hailes since last week, has been traced "safe and well"

He was captured on film at Kingsknowe train station last Thursday, 9 July, after leaving his home in Longstone Grove in the early hours of the same day.

Now officers have confirmed he has been located “safe and well”.

They also thanked the public for their assistance during the search.

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