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Missing Frightened Rabbit frontman Scott Hutchison’s brother issues heartfelt plea as cops reveal he may have been seen on the Forth Road Bridge

The indie rocker was last spotted on Wednesday morning leaving the Dakota Hotel in Edinburgh and police are now looking to locate two potential witnesses

MISSING Frightened Rabbit rocker Scott Hutchison's brother has issued a heartfelt plea to find him - as it was revealed two people may have seen him walking on the Forth Road Bridge.

The musician, 36, was reported missing from home in Glasgow after he last seen leaving the Dakota Hotel in Edinburgh at 1am on Wednesday.

 Scott's distraught family have urged him to let them know he's safe
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Scott's distraught family have urged him to let them know he's safeCredit: PA:Press Association

His brother Grant has begged Scott, originally from Selkirk, to "please just come home".

Officers believe there are two members of the public who might be able to help with the search after conducting "significant CCTV analysis".

Chief Inspector Alan Carson said: "Anyone who believes they have seen Scott since 1am on Wednesday morning should get in touch.

"In particular, the two people who crossed the Forth Road Bridge from South Queensferry at 1.10am may have useful information and we are extremely keen to speak with them."

 Scott Hutchison has been missing since Wednesday morning
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Scott Hutchison has been missing since Wednesday morningCredit: Getty - Contributor

Grant, a drummer in the same band, also reached out to Scott with a heartfelt message.

Speaking directly to his brother via Radio X, he said: "Just come back.

"There's nothing that's so insurmountable that we can't figure it out together and help you to get better. We're all here for you and love you very much.

"If you've seen the support online as well you'll know that everyone loves you very much, we just want you to come back and be safe."

 His brother and bandmate Grant has also been appealing online
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His brother and bandmate Grant has also been appealing onlineCredit: PA:Press Association
 CCTV images were released in a bid to find him
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CCTV images were released in a bid to find himCredit: PA:Press Association

Cops released CCTV images of the indie rocker who is described as 6ft tall with a stocky build, dark hair and a thick beard.

He was last spotted wearing a dark baseball cap, navy blue hooded jacket, grey or khaki trousers and white trainers.

And they confirmed they will be continuing their search throughout the day, saying they will "search everywhere that needs to be searched".

 the missing singer who vanished after posting a worrying message online.

He had originally tweeted: "I'm away now. Thanks" after originally posting a concerning message on social media saying: “Be so good to everyone you love. It’s not a given.

"I'm so annoyed that it's not. I didn’t live by that standard and it kills me. Please, hug your loved ones."

Comedian Limmy urged Scott to return home, while Irvine Welsh called on Scots to share the appeal to trace him.

Actor Gavin Mitchell did the same, calling Scott a "good man".

Radio DJ Edith Bowman also urged the public to keep an eye out while Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody appealed to his own followers to contact police with information.


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