An appeal has been launched to trace a missing man from East Kilbride. 

Officers are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Kevin O'Boyle who has been missing since Friday evening. 

Kevin was last seen in Wide Close, Lanark around 10.15pm last night. 

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Police Constable Francis Cullen-Mulvaney said: "Kevin is described as being five foot five inches tall, of slim build with short receding hair.

"He has blue eyes. When last seen he was wearing a dark coloured baseball cap, lightweight jacket and jogging bottoms.

"We are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare and anyone who sees him is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting 4633 of 14 August."