Police are searching for a nine-year-old boy who has vanished in Aberdeen.

Donald Eak was last seen leaving Aberdeen Market at around 12.15pm on Wednesday.

He was then caught on CCTV walking along Market Street towards Torry at 12.40pm.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said: "Officers are currently searching for Donald and are asking members of the public to watch out for a youngster matching his photograph and description.

"The picture attached was taken shortly before he went missing this afternoon.

"He is wearing a maroon and grey jacket, brown T-shirt, maroon trousers and distinctive yellow trainers with red laces. He is wearing blue glasses.

"Anyone who sees Donald, or has any information about his whereabouts, should contact police on 101 as a matter of urgency."