POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a Torbrex man who has gone missing.

Max Aitken was last seen at around 5pm at the Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert.

He has not been in touch with family or friends since and concern is growing for his welfare.

Max is described as white, 5ft 6ins tall, of muscular build, with short dark strawberry blonde hair.

The 41-year-old was last seen wearing a blue and white chequered shirt, blue jeans, a light-coloured jacket and grey and white trainers.

Max lives in the Torbrex area of Stirling and also has links to the Dunblane area.

Anyone who may have seen Max since this time is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 3023 of May 15.