THE family of a Glasgow man have launched a frantic appeal after he disappeared while on holiday.

James Crawford has gone missing while on holiday in Fuengirola, Spain, with his brother Michael and friends.

He was last seen leaving the Hotel Casa Consistorial at 8.45am on Thursday August 2, where he said he was going to the shop nearby and would be back to meet them at 9am in the hotel reception.

His family think he may have been wearing a black cap and carrying a small black Adidas rucksack.

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James, known as Jim, is described as 6ft 3inches tall and of slim build.

Writing on social media, his brother Michael said: "We are obviously very concerned as a family as this is very much out of character for Jim and the British Embassy are currently providing assistance.

Glasgow Times:

"The Spanish Police will not raise a case until he has been missing for 24 hours.

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"Can friends please share far and wide particularly with any friends or contacts in Costa Del Sol area."