POLICE are appealing for help from the public in an effort to trace a 15-year-old boy last seen in Hamilton on Monday.

Dylan McSkimming of Montrose, was last seen around 1pm on Monday, November 20 in Caird Street, Hamilton.

Dylan is described as white, 6ft in height and of medium build with short brown hair and a fair complexion. He was wearing a navy blue tracksuit with white trainers.

Sergeant Tommy McAuley of Hamilton Police Office said: “Although Dylan has been missing before he usually returns after a few days, so concern is growing for his wellbeing. He tends to frequent the Hamilton and Blantyre area and officers are currently carrying out enquiries and searches to locate him."

Anyone with information on Dylan's whereabouts should contact Hamilton Police Office through 101 quoting reference number 1524 of 20th November.