Police searching for a missing nine-year-old Dunbar boy have urged the public to search sheds and outbuildings for him. 

Austin McGovern was last seen near the town's Rowan Street at about 7pm last night and there are "growing concerns" for his safety.

He was due to return home to the town's Summerfield Road but when he failed to show the police were notified.

Despite "extensive enquiries" by police overnight, he has not been traced.

Officers have asked members of the public to check any sheds or other outbuildings as Austin may have sought shelter there last night. 

Police will continue to carry out door-to-door enquiries today and speak to his family and friends.

CCTV footage will also be gathered to be reviewed by officers for any information which could assist them in locating him. 

Inspector Caroline Herbert, of Police Scotland, said: "A number of specialist resources are being used in our search for Austin and we are also liaising with partner agencies.

"Austin is only nine years old and it is totally out of character for him to go missing. His family is, understandably, very worried and just want to know he is safe and well.

"I am appealing to anyone who may have seen Austin or have any knowledge as to his whereabouts to contact us as a matter of urgency.”

Austin is about 4ft 4ins tall, with a stocky build and light brown hair. When last seen, he was wearing a red t-shirt and black trousers.

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 4077 of Friday, 9 September, 2022.