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| Concern for missing Frightened Rabbit singer | Concern for missing Frightened Rabbit singer |
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| The lead singer of indie band Frightened Rabbit has been reported missing amid concerns for his welfare. | The lead singer of indie band Frightened Rabbit has been reported missing amid concerns for his welfare. |
| Scott Hutchison, 36, has not been seen since he left the Dakota Hotel in South Queensferry at 01:00 on Wednesday. | Scott Hutchison, 36, has not been seen since he left the Dakota Hotel in South Queensferry at 01:00 on Wednesday. |
| The musician, originally from Selkirk in the Scottish Borders but currently based in Glasgow's Dennistoun, is now believed to be in Edinburgh. | The musician, originally from Selkirk in the Scottish Borders but currently based in Glasgow's Dennistoun, is now believed to be in Edinburgh. |
| His family reported him missing and police in the city are appealing for information on his whereabouts. | His family reported him missing and police in the city are appealing for information on his whereabouts. |
| A message on the band's official Twitter page said he may be "fragile." | A message on the band's official Twitter page said he may be "fragile." |
| It said: "We are worried about Scott, who has been missing for a little while now. He may be in a fragile state and may not be making the best decisions for himself right now." | It said: "We are worried about Scott, who has been missing for a little while now. He may be in a fragile state and may not be making the best decisions for himself right now." |
| 'Worrying tweets' | |
| It comes after "worrying" tweets were sent by Scott shortly before he was last seen. | |
| At about 23:00 on Tuesday he wrote: "Be so good to everyone you love. It's not a given. I'm so annoyed that it's not. I didn't live by that standard and it kills me. Please, hug your loved ones." | At about 23:00 on Tuesday he wrote: "Be so good to everyone you love. It's not a given. I'm so annoyed that it's not. I didn't live by that standard and it kills me. Please, hug your loved ones." |
| Minutes later he added: "I'm away now. Thanks." | Minutes later he added: "I'm away now. Thanks." |
| The tweets received messages of support for Scott, including one from Edith Bowman, who wrote: "You ok fella? Sending love and a shoulder if you need it." | The tweets received messages of support for Scott, including one from Edith Bowman, who wrote: "You ok fella? Sending love and a shoulder if you need it." |
| Insp Graeme Dignan said: "We are keen to locate Scott as soon as possible to ensure he is safe and well and would urge anyone who can assist with our ongoing inquiries to come forward. | Insp Graeme Dignan said: "We are keen to locate Scott as soon as possible to ensure he is safe and well and would urge anyone who can assist with our ongoing inquiries to come forward. |
| "If you believe you have seen him since the early hours of Wednesday morning or know where he currently is, then please contact police immediately. | "If you believe you have seen him since the early hours of Wednesday morning or know where he currently is, then please contact police immediately. |
| "I'd also urge Scott to get in touch with family, friends or with police, to let us know he is alright." | "I'd also urge Scott to get in touch with family, friends or with police, to let us know he is alright." |
| CCTV shows Scott at the Dakota Hotel, where he visited before he disappeared. | CCTV shows Scott at the Dakota Hotel, where he visited before he disappeared. |
| He is described as white, 6ft tall with a stocky build, dark hair and a thick beard. | He is described as white, 6ft tall with a stocky build, dark hair and a thick beard. |
| He was last seen wearing a dark baseball cap, navy blue hooded jacket, grey or khaki trousers and white trainers. | He was last seen wearing a dark baseball cap, navy blue hooded jacket, grey or khaki trousers and white trainers. |
| Frightened Rabbit was originally formed with Scott on vocals and guitar and brother Grant on drums. | Frightened Rabbit was originally formed with Scott on vocals and guitar and brother Grant on drums. |
| New album | New album |
| The lineup changed with the addition of Billy Kennedy, Andy Monaghan, Simon Liddell and former band member Gordon Skene, who left in 2014 after five years. | The lineup changed with the addition of Billy Kennedy, Andy Monaghan, Simon Liddell and former band member Gordon Skene, who left in 2014 after five years. |
| They released their debut album Sing the Greys in 2006, and went on to release four more albums. | They released their debut album Sing the Greys in 2006, and went on to release four more albums. |
| Scott also released a solo record called Owl John. | Scott also released a solo record called Owl John. |
| Scott and Grant had recently formed a new band called Mastersystem, joining forces with Justin and James Lockey from Editors and Minor Victories. | Scott and Grant had recently formed a new band called Mastersystem, joining forces with Justin and James Lockey from Editors and Minor Victories. |
| Their debut album, Dance Music, was released last month. | Their debut album, Dance Music, was released last month. |
| Scott had also hinted at a sixth Frightened Rabbit album being released before the end of the year, saying they had five or six songs that were coming together. | Scott had also hinted at a sixth Frightened Rabbit album being released before the end of the year, saying they had five or six songs that were coming together. |