Cops launch appeal to trace missing man from Edinburgh

Officers say they are "concerned for the welfare" of Edinburgh man William Budge.

Police have launched a public appeal for help to trace a man missing from Edinburgh.

William Budge, who is from the Silverknows Gardens area of the capital, was reported missing on Sunday, April 14.

The 61-year-old is described as medium build with short, grey hair. Officers from Police Scotland believe he may be in the Fife area of the country.

The last time he was seen he was wearing a black jumper, dark green T-shirt, dark blue jeans and dark shoes.

Inspector Craig Sandbach, from the nation-wide force, said: “We are concerned for William’s welfare and urge anyone who may have seen him to contact us.

“We are carrying out searches to try and trace William and I’d urge anyone who may have information about his whereabouts to contact us.”

Anyone with information should call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2620 of 14 April, 2024.

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