Missing Aberdeenshire boy, 13, found after police search

Police say a 13-year-old Aberdeenshire boy who had been reported missing has been found again.

Officers issued a plea for information about Jacob Mair’s whereabouts earlier this evening.

Social media posts containing his photo and a description were shared by concerned people more than 4,500 times in the space of just two hours.

And a police spokesman has confirmed Jacob is now safe.

He said: “Jacob Mair, 13, who had been reported missing earlier tonight has been traced safe and well.

“Thanks to those who shared and commented as your assistance has directly led the police to Jacob along with the use of CCTV and foot patrols.”