Police alert on sex offender

Police hunting a “violent” sex offender who disappeared more than a week ago say he may be camping out.

Brian Andrews, 32, went missing from Lanark in South Lanarkshire last Tuesday, with a tent, bag and a flight case. He is understood to have strong ties with the Livingston area of West Lothian, and Strathclyde Police say they are “working closely” with officers from Lothian and Borders Police to trace him.

The force said Mr Andrews, who is white, 5ft 8in, of slim build, with short dark hair, is a “violent individual” and warned members of the public not to approach him.