Thomas Wild: police trace Falkirk man reported missing in Fife

Police have traced a man from Falkirk who had been reported missing after items of clothing were found on a beach.

Officers also searched areas in Falkirk and Grangemouth for 22-year old Thomas Wild.

Police Scotland said they received a report of personal effects and items of clothing found on a beach area near to Crowhill Road in Dalgety Bay, on Saturday evening - sparking a search of the water. A coastguard helicopter was at the scene for several hours.

Police confirmed this afternoon he had been traced, and thanked everyone who shared their social media appeals.

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