Police appeal to trace man seen near bridge

Police have launched an appeal to track down a man who was seen near the Forth Road Bridge in the early hours of the morning.

Officers were called to the area near South Queensferry at around 2.30am yesterday and carried out a search.

However, the man was not found and further searches took place throughout the day.

In a statement, Police

Scotland said: “Inquiries have established that the man may have travelled to the South Queensferry area in a red Ford C-max car – registration either A9 TXR or ET57 TVU – which may be parked somewhere in the surrounding area currently.

“Officers are appealing for anyone who believes they have seen the man or this car to please come forward.”