NEW information has emerged on a missing man last seen in Glasgow.

Derek Beattie, from Harthill was last seen leaving Grace's Bar at around 7.35pm on Saturday, November 27 before crossing King George V Bridge and heading in the direction of Commerce Street. 

He is around 5ft 9in tall, of slim build with red/auburn hair. He was last seen wearing a black Nike jacket with a white Nike logo and has a distinctive walk.

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Now officers believe that Derek spoke to a man outside Grace's before his disappearance. 

They describe him as mid-30s, with short red/brown hair and a red/brown beard.

He was wearing glasses, a black jacket or jumper with a white shirt at the collar and black trousers.

Cops believe that the man gave Derek directions to another location. 

Inspector Hugh Burns, of Motherwell Police Station, said: “We are becoming increasingly concerned for Derek’s wellbeing. Officers have conducted extensive enquiries, including checking CCTV, in an effort to trace Derek.

“We are particularly keen to speak to the man who spoke to Derek outside of Grace’s Bar and I would urge this person to get in touch.

“I would ask if anyone has seen someone matching his description or anyone with knowledge of Derek’s whereabouts to contact with police.

“Anyone with any information is asked to come forward and speak to officers.”

Police can be contacted by calling 101 and quoting incident number 1541 of November 28.