A former Countdown champion who sparked an urgent missing person appeal has been found safe and well.

Police launched a search for Daniel McColm, 24, on Thursday evening.

He was last seen in the Potterrow area of Edinburgh at around 5.30pm.

Officers confirmed he had been found in Glasgow in the early hours of Friday.

They thanked members of the public for their help.

Originally from Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, Daniel was crowned Countdown champion in 2014 after winning every round.