Father and three-year-old son reported missing

Police are searching for a father and his three-year-old son who have been reported missing in Perth.

James Forbes, 36, and his son, also James, were last seen in the Edinburgh Road area at around 1.50am on Friday.

At the time they were travelling in a silver Ford Transit van, registration ST67 JTU, and it is thought they may have gone to the Fife or Forth Valley areas.

The boy is white, around 3ft, with short fair/blonde hair.

His father is white, 6ft, of stocky build, with short brown hair. When last seen he was wearing a black top, black joggers and grey Nike trainers.

Police have urged anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact them.

Inspector Stephen Gray said: “We’re growing increasingly concerned for this father and son who have not been in contact with family since the early hours of this morning.

“I’d urge anyone who thinks they may have seen them or the vehicle to contact us as quickly as possible so we can ensure they’re safe and well.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 0260 of Friday.