The number of missing children in West Dunbartonshire has almost doubled year on year, a new police report has suggested.
Statistics from Police Scotland show that by the end of February this year, there were 303 missing person reports recorded - an increase of 31% from 232 from the previous year.
A report presented to members of the housing and communities committee suggested that the overall increase is due to a rise in the number of missing person reports relating to children and looked after children which has risen from 93 to 184 year on year.
