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Police are searching for a 10-year-old boy who has been missing since the morning.
Cole Gallacher was last seen in the Whistleberry Wynd area of Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, at around 9.30am on Tuesday.
He is white, 4ft 8in, with brown/blonde hair which is permed on top and short at the sides.
When last seen he was wearing black school trousers, a black waterproof Zavetti jacket, and pink and black Nike trainers.
Police have urged anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact them.
Inspector Colin Thapar said: “We are growing concerned for Cole’s welfare and are urgently trying to trace him to ensure he’s safe and well.
“Officers are carrying out a number of inquiries but I’m also asking for the public’s help. Have you seen Cole and do you have any information on where he might be? If you do, please come forward.
“I am also asking people to check their sheds and outbuildings in case he’s taken shelter there.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 0984 of Tuesday.
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