'Vulnerable' elderly man reported missing in early hours traced

On Sunday afternoon, officers confirmed that Bernard Murphy had been found 'safe and well'.

‘Vulnerable’ elderly man reported missing from Glasgow found ‘safe and well’, say police iStock

A ‘vulnerable’ elderly man who disappeared in the early hours of Sunday has been traced. 

On Sunday, police issued an appeal for information after Bernard Murphy was reported missing from Glasgow. 

The 83-year-old had last been seen on Hollybush Road in the Penilee area of the city, at around 2am.

Officers later confirmed that he had been traced “safe and well”.

Police thanked members of the public for their assistance following the appeal.

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