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Scots comedian issues plea for help to find missing nephew

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The schoolboy was reported missing on Friday morning
The schoolboy was reported missing on Friday morning

A SCOTTISH comedian has issued a heartfelt plea to find his nephew who has been missing since Friday.

Leo Kearse shared an appeal on his X/ Twitter page to help trace Winston Hastings Kearse who left his mum's house in the Shawlands area of Glasgow on Friday.

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Winston was last seen leaving his mum's house in Shawlands on FridayCredit: Leo Kearse/ X
The 15-year-old did not take his phone or bank card with him
The 15-year-old did not take his phone or bank card with himCredit: Leo Kearse/ X
Scottish Comedian Leo Kearse issued an urgent appeal to find his nephew
Scottish Comedian Leo Kearse issued an urgent appeal to find his nephewCredit: Alamy

The 15-year-old left without his phone, bank card or any money and left a note to say he wasn't going to school and needed time to clear his head.

Winston's family have taken to social media to appeal for any information on his disappearance.

He is described as around five foot five with dark hair and is of a slim build.

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And he is usually dressed in black tracksuits or joggers with black trainers which are usually Nike.

The family are asking anyone who may have seen him or have any idea on his whereabouts to contact the police immediately.

The comic posted the appeal to his followers which said: "My 15-year-old nephew, Winston Hastings Kearse, has been missing since Friday morning.

"He left his mum's house in Shawlands, Glasgow, without his phone, bank card or any money, leaving a note saying he wasn't going to school and wanted time to clear his head (or words to that effect).

"He is about 5.5", slim build, dark hair, usually dressed in black tracksuit/ joggers with black sneakers, usually Nike.

"He is a bright, streetwise young man, intelligent, charming and mischievous.

"If anyone has any information/ idea on his whereabouts/ has seen him, please contact police Scotland on 101 immediately.

"Any help is very much appreciated for this much-loved wee guy."

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "I can confirm that Winston has been reported missing to us and that enquiries are ongoing to trace him.

"Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact police via 101 quoting incident 0695 of 10 November."

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