Police are searching the River Clyde in their bid to trace a young woman missing from Glasgow City Centre.

Officers say they are becoming concerned over the welfare of Lexi Carmichael, 21, who disappeared last night.

Lexi was last seen at around 11.05pm on St Vincent Place, walking in the direction of Queen Street.

But officers say one line of enquiry is circulating around the River Clyde.

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She is described as being around 5ft11in tall, of slim build with dark brown hair.

She was wearing a black and white top with a flower on the front, black trousers and black and white trainers.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We can confirm that Lexi Carmichael is still a missing person and our enquiries are ongoing.

"One line of enquiry is searching the River Clyde as part of the operation."

Inspector Colin MacLucas of Baird Street Police Office earlier appealed for witnesses to get in touch.

Anyone with information should contact police via 101 quoting reference number 3987 of December 11.