An 11-year-old boy with autism who went missing during a trip to London has been found safe and well.

Adil Choudray, from Inverness, disappeared at 3pm on Wednesday in the Watney Market and Whitechapel Market areas of Tower Hamlets.

His family contacted police who launched a search and appealed to the public for help finding the missing boy.

Around 9pm, the force confirmed that Adil had been located and reunited with his family.

Police thanked the public for their assistance.