Matthew Bateman who was last seen in Botanic Gardens
The son of Northern Irish best-selling author Colin Bateman has been found after his father launched an appeal to find him.
Matthew Bateman was reported missing after he was last seen in the Botanic Gardens area of Belfast on Friday evening.
Colin Bateman took to social media on Wednesday to appeal to those who may have seen his son.
He wrote: "Our son Matthew has gone missing. He was last seen in the Botanic area of Belfast last Friday, June 13.
"Although he is 18, he has been unwell recently and we're very concerned about him. If you know anything at all about his whereabouts please let me know, or contact the Police."
The 18-year-old was found in the Malone Road area on Thursday and is thought to be unharmed.