POLICE have launched an appeal to help find a teenager from Stornoway who was last seen at a Scottish castle.
Aleksandr Benga, 16, was last seen in the grounds of Lews Castle while wearing a beige jumper with black jeans.
Police have also said he “may be in possession of a red jacket” and urged anyone with information to get in touch.
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A spokesperson for the force said: “We are appealing to the public for information about a missing teenager in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis.
“Aleksandr Benga was last seen about 08.45am on Monday, November 18 2024 near to the water wheel in the grounds of Lews Castle.
“Aleksandr was last seen wearing a beige jumper and black jeans, and may be in possession of a red jacket.
“If you see Aleksandr, or have information that may help us, please phone 101 with incident reference 0803 of 18/11/2024.”
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