A ten-year-old boy has been reported missing from a primary school in the Highlands.

Lorne Belka was last seen leaving Bridgend Primary School in Alness at 9am on Monday.

Police say there are "increasing concerns" for his welfare.

A spokeswoman said: "Lorne was last seen leaving Bridgend Primary School at around 9am this morning.

"He has not been seen or heard from since and there are increasing concerns for his safety and wellbeing given the passage of time."

Lorne is around 4ft 11in, with an average build and pale complexion.

He has short blondish brown hair gelled in a side-parting and was wearing blue-rimmed glasses, a grey hooded top with a zip, a blue T-shirt, grey shorts, grey socks and black trainers when last seen.

He was carrying a black school bag.