A POLICE helicopter has been spotted flying over Musselburgh this afternoon as efforts continue in a bid to trace Daniel Fraser, who has been missing for 11 days.

Daniel was last seen walking alone on Musselburgh High Street at about 1.30am on January 7.

Police are continuing their appeal for help to trace the 35-year-old, from the Drylaw area of Edinburgh.

Police confirmed that the helicopter was deployed as part of efforts to trace the missing man.

Daniel is described as white, about 5ft 8ins tall, of slim build with short, light-brown hair.

When he was last seen, he was wearing a grey, long-sleeved jumper with a white t-shirt underneath, dark-coloured jeans and black trainers with blue detailing.

Daniel was reported missing on January 11 after concerns were raised that he had not been in touch with family or friends.

Inspector Craig Sandbach said: "It is unusual for Daniel not to be in touch with anyone and we are concerned about him.

"From our enquiries, we now know the last sighting of Daniel was on his own in the Goose Green Place area of Musselburgh at around 1.35am on Sunday, January 7.

"We have significant resources dedicated to this enquiry and we are urging the public to come forward with any information relating to his whereabouts.

"If you were in the area at the time, please think back, did you notice anyone matching his description? I'm particularly keen to speak to any taxi drivers who may have been in the area at the time.

"If anyone has seen Daniel, or has any information as to his present whereabouts, please contact police. I would also urge people who live in the area to check outbuildings and sheds."

Anyone who may have seen him, or who has any information on his whereabouts, is urged to call police on 101, quoting incident number 3723 of January 11, 2024.