Scott Hutchison, lead singer of indie group Frightened Rabbit, has reportedly gone missing.
The vocalist was last seen at Dakota Hotel in South Queensferry on Wednesday (9 May) at 1am (BST). CCTV footage shows him leaving the site. On Tuesday night (8 May), at 11.09pm (BST), he tweeted: “I’m away now. Thanks.”
I’m away now. Thanks.
— Scott Hutchison (@owljohn) May 8, 2018
The singer’s family reported him to be missing and Edinburgh Police are now appealing for information. Frightened Rabbit have tweeted the statement: “We are worried about Scott, who has been missing for a little while now. He may be in a fragile state and may not be making the best decisions for himself right now. Please could Scott or anyone with any information on his whereabouts please contact Police Scotland (101).”
We are worried about Scott, who has been missing for a little while now. He may be in a fragile state and may not be making the best decisions for himself right now. Please could Scott or anyone with any information on his whereabouts please contact Police Scotland (101).
— Frightened Rabbit (@FRabbits) May 9, 2018
Inspector Graeme Dignan from Drylaw Police Station said, “We are keen to locate Scott as soon as possible to ensure he is safe and well and would urge anyone who can assist with our ongoing inquiries to come forward. If you believe you have seen him since the early hours of Wednesday morning or know where he currently is, then please contact police immediately. I’d also urge Scott to get in touch with family, friends, or with police, to let us know he is alright.”
Hutchison has been described as “white, 6ft tall with a stocky build, dark hair and a thick beard. He was last seen wearing a dark baseball cap, navy blue hooded jacket, grey or khaki trousers, white trainers.”
Those with any information can contact Drylaw Police via 101.