A specialist water rescue unit has joined police and Coastguard crews of their efforts to discover a younger man reported lacking in Arbroath on Boxing Day.
Emergency providers are scouring the Hercules Den space of the city within the hunt for Leon Gibson, who was final seen at round 6.45am at present.
Residents have been requested to verify their sheds and outbuildings in case the 21-year-old has sought shelter after being reported as lacking to Police Scotland.
Footage from the scene present a number of first response automobiles from the Scottish Hearth and Rescue Service, HM Coastguard alongside marked police motors. An ambulance was additionally in attendance.
Officers have additionally been seen scouring woodland bear the Brothock Burn within the seek for Leon, who's described as being round 6ft 3in tall, of a slim construct with blonde hair. He was final seen carrying a darkish hoodie, jogging bottoms and trainers.
A press release from Police Scotland stated: “Officers in Tayside are interesting for info to assist hint Leon Gibson, 21, who has been reported lacking from Arbroath.
“Leon was final seen round 6.45am on Monday, 26 December, 2022 within the Hercules Den space. He's described as 6ft 3in tall, of slim construct with blonde hair. When Leon was final seen he was carrying a darkish hoodie, joggers and trainers.
“Officers are interesting for anybody who could have seen Leon since 6.45am on Monday or anybody with info on his whereabouts to contact them. Locals are additionally requested to verify gardens, sheds and outbuildings.
“Anybody with info is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0790 of 26 December, 2022.”
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