A man who went missing from Woodland View who the public were warned not to approach has now been traced by police.

Joseph Shield failed to return from unescorted time out from Woodland View and was last seen leaving the grounds of Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine around 9.20am on Thursday, June 24.

Police have since confirmed the patient has been traced in Glasgow and thanked the public for their help.

A spokesperson said: "We are pleased to report that Joseph Shields missing from the Kilwinning Road area of Irvine since Thursday, June 24 has been traced in Glasgow.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our information."

Irvine Times:

Crawford McGuffie, Medical Director, previously said: “We are increasingly concerned for Mr Shields and want to ensure his wellbeing, so that he can be safely returned to Woodland View.

“Mr Shields should not be approached by the public and anyone who may have seen Mr Shields, or have information as to his whereabouts, should contact Police Scotland on 111.

“We are working with Police Scotland in order to ascertain his wellbeing and return him safely to the facility."