Update: Ryan has been found safe and well in Edinburgh.

A frantic search has been launched to find a young boy who has disappeared in his school uniform.

Ryan Walker, 11, was last seen around 3.15pm on Wednesday in Bankton Lane, Livingston.

It is thought that Ryan may have taken a train to the Edinburgh area.

Ryan is described as being 5'2" tall, slim build, short dark hair, with black rimmed glasses on.

When he was last seen he was wearing his grey school trousers and a navy blue hooded top (fluffy material) and he may be carrying a white folder.

Inspector Marshall from Livingston Police station says "Ryan has been missing for a number of hours now, this is completely out of character for him and given his young age his family are understandably worried.

"We have a number of police resources out looking for Ryan and I am now looking for the assistance from the public.”

If you believe you have seen Ryan or have any information please contact 101 quoting incident no. 2469 of the 16/01/2019.