UPDATE: Richard has been traced safe and well. 

CONCERNS are growing for a man who has gone missing from a hospital in Paisley.

Richard McCaughey was reported missing from the Royal Alexandra Hospital at around 6.50am on Tuesday, October 15.

He was last seen at around 7.31am near Broomlands and George Street, Paisley.

Richard McCaugheyRichard McCaughey (Image: Police Scotland)

Richard is described as being 48 years old, 5ft 10ins in height, of slim build, with short dark-coloured hair, and a fair complexion. 

He was wearing a khaki jacket, with a blue jumper underneath, blue bottoms, and dark trainers.

(Image: Police Scotland)

Sergeant Ryan Jardine said: “Concerns are growing for Richard McCaughey and I am asking anyone who may have seen him or knows where he is to get in touch.

“If you can help please call us on 101, quoting reference number PS-20241015-0471."