Police hunt missing man deemed to be 'risk to public'

An appeal has been launched for information that may lead police to the whereabouts of Derek Mackay, who was reported missing on Monday.

Police have urged people not to approach a missing man from the Highlands who is considered a risk to the public.

Derek Mackay was reported missing by police on Monday after he failed to comply with the conditions of a court order.

Officers say they are carrying out ‘extensive efforts’ to locate the 32-year-old from Invergordon.

He has been described as 5ft 8in, of medium build, fair complexion, with short brown hair.

A post on Highlands and Islands Police Division Facebook page read: "We are appealing for information from the public to locate a man from the Ross-shire area, who is considered to be a risk to the public.

"Derek Ray Mackay, (33), of Invergordon, has failed to comply with conditions of a court order.

"He is described as 5 ft 8 in height, medium build, fair complexion, with short brown hair."

Police Scotland Detective Inspector Craig Still, said: “We want to trace Derek Mackay as quickly as possible and I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has information.

"I would like to reassure people that considerable and extensive efforts are being put into locating him and I would ask people not approach Mr Mackay if you believe you have seen him. Instead please call Police Scotland on 101 as soon as you can."

It is a second time in around a year that police have launched an appeal for information on his whereabouts.

Mackay was "unlawfully at large" after he failed to attend a court hearing in September 2018.