***UPDATE Wednesday 8am: Police say 85-year-old Herbert Sidebottom, who had been reported missing from Largs after last being seen on Monday morning, has been traced safe and well.***

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Concerns are growing for a missing Largs pensioner who police believe may have travelled to Somerset.

Herbert Sidebottom was last seen in the Beachway area of the town at around 10.45am on Monday, February 12.

The 85-year-old is believed to have travelled in a black Jaguar XF sport, registration number SB69 UWD, to the Weston-super-Mare area in North Somerset.

He is described as being around 5ft 10in, of slim build with grey hair, and wearing glasses.

Sergeant Nikki Nolan said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to trace Herbert and we are appealing to anyone with information on his whereabouts to come forward.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 3520 of February 12, 2024.”