A vulnerable man who was reported missing from his home on the outskirts of Glasgow has been found safe and well, police confirmed.

A search was launched for Peter Murray, 56, after he failed to return to his Knightswood home or get in touch with his family on Tuesday afternoon.

Police confirmed on Wednesday that he had been traced.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Further to our earlier appeal seeking information on the whereabouts of Peter Murray, 56, please note Peter has been traced safe and well."

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