A ten-year-old boy reported missing from his school in the Highlands has been found.

Lorne Belka was seen leaving Bridgend Primary School in Alness at 9am on Monday.

Police officers appealed for information on his whereabouts, saying they had become "increasingly concerned".

He was found shortly afterwards and the public were thanked for their help.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Lorne Belka, a ten-year-old boy reported missing in Alness, has been traced safe and well.

"Members of the public and press are thanked for their assistance."