Hunt goes on for missing musician

Mr McAnish requires medication after receiving a kidney transplant

Police have renewed their appeal for information about a man who went missing in Stirling three weeks ago.

Central Scotland Police said they were continuing to carry out house-to-house inquiries and searches for John McAnish in the Raploch area.

It is understood a number of people have been questioned in relation to the 45-year-old's disappearance.

Det Insp Gordon Crossan said he remained sure the key to finding Mr McAnish lay within the local community.

He urged residents to check bin-areas and out buildings for signs of the missing man.

'Current whereabouts'

In an emotional appeal for information at a press conference last week, Mr McAnish's daughter, Zoe urged anyone with information about her father to come forward.

It emerged at the event that Mr McAnish, who is a guitar player, received a kidney transplant five years ago and requires vital medication to stay alive.

Mr McAnish, who is described as 5ft 7in and stocky, was last seen wearing a designer-type khaki green parka jacket with a hood, with goggles or glasses attached, on 2 April.

He has a tattoo of a Chinese dragon on his upper arm.

Det Insp Crossan, of Stirling CID, who is leading the investigation, said: "Despite extensive inquiries and searches to date, unfortunately John remains missing.

"We are still very eager to hear from anyone who might have information about John's current whereabouts in order that we can trace him.

"The response from the public to our appeals in the media has been very encouraging and as a result we are following a number of positive lines of inquiry."