Police search for monk missing from Orkney island

Police are searching for a monk missing from an Orkney island monastery.

Justin Evans, 24, was last seen within Golgotha Monastery on Papa Stronsay on Saturday night.

Police said "extensive" searches were being carried out.

He was last seen wearing a white robe and is described as being about 6ft tall with short hair and a dark beard. He speaks with a New Zealand accent.

Insp David Hall, of Police Scotland, said: "Extensive inquiries are ongoing to trace Justin and as time passes concerns are growing.

"We are working with partner agencies and extensive searches are being carried out in the island area.

"I am now appealing for anyone may have visited the island and have any information on Justin or his whereabouts to contact us."

An order of Catholic monks bought Papa Stronsay more than 25 years ago.

The community, which was then based on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, raised the £200,000 needed for the purchase.