Nine-year-old Hamilton boy Brooklyn Esrkine-Welch found

Brooklyn Esrkine-Welch was last seen on Peachgrove Rd in Hillcrest about 3.15pm.

A 9-year-old boy who was missing in Hamilton has been found.

Police were searching for Brooklyn Esrkine-Welch, who was last seen on Peachgrove Rd in Hillcrest about 3.15pm.

Just before 8pm, police confirmed on Facebook Brooklyn had been found safe and well and thanked the public for their help.