Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a couple who may have headed to the River Lea.

Gavin McIntyre from Haddington was known to be in the Morningside area at around 12.10am on Friday, January 9.

Since then, however, the 35-year-old has not been seen and has not returned to his home address in Market Street.

His wife, Sam McIntyre, is also missing.

Police have established that the couple own a small boat, which was moored on the River Lea in Stratford, near to the Olympic Park.

There is a possibility that they may be using this boat in the Lea Valley area which stretches through Waltham Forest.

Officers in Edinburgh are now liaising with colleagues in London.

Anyone who can assist in locating Gavin or Sam is asked to come forward.

Gavin is described as white, 6ft tall with a slim build, blue eyes, shoulder-length fair hair, a goatee moustache and a vertical scar on the right side of his lip.

He was last seen wearing a brown anorak, grey trousers, a purple woolly hat and black and red Adidas trainers.

Sam is described only as being 5ft 5ins tall with long black hair and a slim build.

Chief Inspector Chris Scobbie said: "There has been no sighting of Gavin or Sam since Friday morning and we are keen to trace them as soon as possible and ensure they are safe and well.

"Anyone who has seen either Gavin or Sam over the weekend or has information as to their current whereabouts should contact police immediately.

"I would also urge Gavin and his Sam to get in touch with us as soon as possible if they hear this appeal"

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.