A Scots 14-year-old has been missing for days as police launch an urgent appeal to trace his whereabouts.
Taylor Mullen was last seen leaving an address on Hawthorn Drive, Wishaw, at around 6pm on Saturday, August 27.
He has not been seen since and Police Scotland have said that there are growing concerns for the teenager's welfare.
Taylor has been described as white, 5ft 5ins in height, of slim build with short, fair hair.
He was wearing a black hoodie jumper, black Nike shorts and white Nike trainers at the time of his disappearance.
Anyone who may have seen Taylor since this time or who has information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the police.
This can be done by calling 101 and quoting incident number 0116 of Sunday, August 28, 2022.
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