Missing Haddington couple are somewhere in the East End of London, police believe

Gavin McIntyre was last seen in the Morningside area at about 11am last Friday (January 9) but has not been sighted since.

Enquiries indicate that both Gavin and his wife Sam have travelled south together and may be looking to utilise a boat, which they own there.

Officers in London have been assisting Police Scotland and have determined that the boat, which is called 'Sheer Madness', was last seen moored at the Old Ford Lock, near the Olympic Stadium, on Tuesday, January 6.

The boat is able to travel along the canal system within the Newham Borough and throughout Hackney and Forest Gate.

Anyone who believes they have seen this boat, or who has information as to Gavin and Sam's current whereabouts is asked to contact police immediately.

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 as being 5ft 5ins tall with long black hair and a slim build.

Chief Inspector Chris Scobbie said: "Our enquiries point towards Gavin and Sam having travelled together and we believe they were heading to London, where they have access to their boat.

"They may also have access to a red-coloured Ford Transit vehicle with the registration number UDZ4026.

"At this time I would ask local residents who live around the Old Ford Lock area to get in touch with police if they believe they have seen the McIntyres in the past few days or know where they may currently be residing.

"In addition, canal users are asked to report any sightings of the boat called Sheer Madness to police immediately.

"I would also continue to urge Gavin and Sam to get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can establish that they are both safe and well."

Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101.