Police have appealed for information to help trace a teenager who has been missing from his home for a week.

Hamid Iqbal, from Howden Hall Road in the south of Edinburgh, left his home on Monday, October 2.

He was last seen at McDonald's on London Road at around 8.15pm on Saturday.

Hamid has not been in touch with his family since going missing and police are keen to trace his whereabouts.

Police are looking to trace a silver Ford Focus with registration number SV09 EYA as part of their investigation.

Inspector Keith Fairbairn from Craigmillar Police Station said: "While we believe Hamid is not in any immediate danger, we are keen to locate him as soon as possible and return him home.

"If you know where we can find Hamid then please contact police immediately.

"I would also urge Hamid to get in touch with us so we can confirm he is safe."

Hamid is Asian, 5ft 3in and has a slim build with short dark hair.