A 15-year-old boy has disappeared before school in Dundee.

William Dixon was last seen in the area of Harris Academy at 9am on Thursday.

Police are actively searching for the teenager and say they are growing increasingly concerned.

He was wearing a maroon school blazer, a shirt and tie, black trousers, black Nike trainers and a black Nike rucksack.

He is 5ft 6in with a slim build, light brown hair and blue eyes.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "If you were in the area at the time and saw a male matching this description or if you have any information that can assist us in tracing William, please contact Police Scotland."