Police in East Lothian are appealing for information in order to trace a 44-year-old man who is missing from the Musselburgh area.

Philip Lamb was last seen around 10.15am on Tuesday, September 18, within an address in Bush Terrace.  He has not been seen since and officers are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.

Philip is described as a white man with a slim build.  He is around 5ft 8” in height with very short/shaved ginger hair and facial stubble.  He also has dragon tattoos on both his forearms.

He was last seen wearing a bright blue Superdry jacket, dark jeans, and blue Nike trainers.

Officers believe that Philip may have travelled to the Pencraig picnic area of East Linton and are currently conducting search activity in that area, along with Tweed Valley Search and Rescue.

He may also be walking along the costal paths between Musselburgh and North Berwick.

Inspector Neil Mitchell of Dalkeith Police Station said:  “Philip has now been missing for some time and we are very concerned for his welfare.

“We are eager to trace him as soon as possible and I would urge anyone who has seen Philip today or yesterday, or recognises his description, to contact us immediately.

“Likewise I would ask Philip, if he does see this message, to get in touch with either police or his family to let us know he’s okay.”

Those with information regarding Philip’s whereabouts can contact officers at Dalkeith Police Station on 101, quoting incident number 1080 of September 19.