West Lothian: 15-year-old boy reported missing from Whitburn area found safe

A 15-year-old boy reported missing from the Whitburn area has been found safe and well.

West Lothian Police can confirm Ryan Bathgate has been found safe and well.

Ryan Bathgate had been the subject of a missing person’s appeal, having last been seen around 2pm on February 25 in Whitburn.

Now, Police Scotland have confirmed that he has been found safe and well.

A spokesperson for West Lothian Police said: “We’d like to thank all those who shared yesterday’s post and assisted in tracing Ryan.”

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