UPDATE: Missing boy Liam Jack Bonthron, 12, traced safe and well in South Side. Read more here.

POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing 12 year-old boy from Glasgow.

Liam Jack Bonthron was last seen on Clarence Drive, in the city's West End, at around 8.50am on Monday.

Concern was raised when he did not attend school as he is known to have perfect attendance. 

He is described as white, scottish, 5ft 6 inches  and of slim build, with short brown hair.

He has a pale complexion, is clean shaven and does not have any glasses on.

When he was last seen he was wearing dark blue Levi jeans, a light blue and white checked shirt, blue Nike Air Max trainers and a bright blue wolfskin jacket.

He was also carrying a black and white Vans rucksack.

Police officers have been speaking to friends and family as well as checking CCTV but are appealing to the public and the media to help trace him.

Sergeant Paula Convery from Partick Police Station, said: "Liam is a boy who has always had 100% attendance at school and has never went missing before, therefore we have growing concerns for him and his safety.

"His family and friends are incredibly worried for him and tell us that this is out of character. It is vital that we trace him.

"If anyone has any information or has seen a boy matching the description then we encourage you to come forward and contact us. We would also urge Liam to come forward himself and contact Police or friends and family to let us know you are okay."

Anyone with information can contact Partick Police Office via 101 quoting incident number 1169 of Monday 22 January 2018. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.