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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Alasdair Ferguson

'Do not approach,' police warn in search of missing man last seen in Scottish city

POLICE have warned members of the public not to approach a missing man who was last seen in Edinburgh

Daniel Lewis was last seen in the St Leonard’s area of the capital at around 4.25pm on Thursday. 

The 29-year-old is described as being around 5ft 8ins, thin build with blonde hair. 

Lewis was last seen wearing a dark baseball cap, navy shorts, a dark coloured lightweight jacket, and black trainers. 

Police said he has links to Merseyside and Inverness and has a Liverpool accent. 

Officers are carrying out extensive searches and have urged the public not to approach him if they see him and instead contact police immediately. 

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Anyone who knows of his whereabouts should contact Police Scotland on 101, or in an emergency on 999. 

“Please quote incident number 2526 of Thursday, May 22, 2025. Information can also be passed via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.” 

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