Police are trying to identify a man who may have fallen from the Tay Road Bridge.

Images have been released of a man spotted on the crossing at around 3.40pm on Monday.

It is believed he fell from the bridge into the River Tay, nearer the Fife end of the bridge.

He is described as white, in his 50s, wearing a dark tammy hat, a large black winter coat over a dark green jumper or shirt, grey jeans and black shoes.

He was also seen smoking a cigarette he had taken from a tobacco pouch.

It has been confirmed he walked on to the bridge from the Dundee end.

Chief Inspector Nicky Russell said: "We need the assistance of the public to help us identify the man in the images.

"We have had nobody that matches the description reported as missing to us and we need to establish who this man is as soon as possible.

"Coastguard were contacted and carried out an extensive search of the river but to date there has been no sightings. If you recognise him, please get in touch with Police Scotland on 101."