The car of a missing man has been spotted on the Forth Road Bridge.

Adrian Lee, 58, was last seen leaving his home in Washington near Sunderland in the north east of England on Monday.

His car, a blue Toyota Aygo, was spotted later that afternoon on CCTV around 150 miles from his home. Police believe he is in the car.

Mr Lee is described as being 6ft with a shaved head and a dark goatee beard. He was wearing black lace-up shoes, a black sweatshirt and a black Harley Davidson jacket.

Chief inspector Jerry Pearson, of Northumbria Police, said: "Understandably, Adrian's family are becoming increasingly concerned for his welfare and we are keen to find to him so that we and they can be reassured he is safe and well.

"We're carrying out extensive enquiries and, as a result of our inquiries, believe he may be in Scotland.

"His car, which we believe he is in, was sighted on CCTV on the Forth Road Bridge on Monday afternoon and we are asking anyone who has seen Adrian or his vehicle to please get in contact with us."

Northumbria Police can be contacted on the 101 number, quoting the reference number 271 030117.